Registered Nurse (Paediatrics), Band 5

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required - Registered Nurse with current registration status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (childrens or Adult and able to meet the revalidation requirements or working towards NMC registration - A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential - An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity - Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure - An understanding of evidence-based practice - IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems - Organisation and time management skills - Demonstrate a clear understanding of Child Protection policies and procedures. Communication, interpersonal skills and personal qualities - The ability to work cohesively with all members of the team - The ability to communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy - Be able to work under pressure - Be pro-active and take initiative -Act as a good role model for others to follow - Liaison with Acute and Community Support Services Patient Care - Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, supporting the patient, family and other staff as required. - Recognise the need to escalate the deterioration of a patient condition to the appropriate staff member. - Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, wards and departments as required.

• Work independently to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care in accordance within established nursing procedures and policies. - Discharge planning in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team. - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
• To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. - Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times - Ensure the safe handling of valuables and property of all patients Clinical Practice As a Registered Nurse the expectation is that you will work a mixture of days, night and weekend shifts. With adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to; - Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice - Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to deliver and evidence-based service. - With supervision and assistance take on increased responsibility recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately - Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email, and Track-Care - Maintain regular use of emails to keep abreast of information disseminated in the Trust - Adhere to the NMC code of practice at all times and operate within the NMC standards of proficiency for Registered Nurses -Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice.

• Work independently to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care in accordance within established nursing procedures and policies. - Discharge planning in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team. - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
• To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. - Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times - Ensure the safe handling of valuables and property of all patients Clinical Practice As a Registered Nurse the expectation is that you will work a mixture of days, night and weekend shifts. With adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to; - Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice - Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to deliver and evidence-based service. - With supervision and assistance take on increased responsibility recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately - Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email, and Track-Care - Maintain regular use of emails to keep abreast of information disseminated in the Trust - Adhere to the NMC code of practice at all times and operate within the NMC standards of proficiency for Registered Nurses -Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice