We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to come and work in our Paediatric department. This includes our Paediatric Short Stay Unit, Sunshine, our day case unit and our Children’s Outpatient department.
Whether you’re an experienced Band 6 nurse or new to the role, you will be fully supported and developed by our Paediatric Practice Development Nurse and cross site Education team. We offer professional development study days and you will be given the opportunity to enhance your development.
The post holder will be clearly identifiable as a senior clinical staff member and team leader.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Participate in the education of all learners within their area.
Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre-registration student support supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate.
Identify and respond to learning needs for area.
Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values.
Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills.
Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area.
Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc.
Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice.
Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research.
Participate in clinical supervision / acting as supervisor

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING:

Know and utilize Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff.
Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions.
Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary.
Communicate handover of care in a professional manner.
Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.
Work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment.
Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
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