Staff Nurse Paediatrics (Fixed Term until Aug 2025)

at  Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are currently recruiting for a Band 5 nurse, to work across our Paediatric Day unit and Outpatients Departments. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to excellent patient experience to join our team.
Oak Ward is much more than just a surgical day unit, not only do we cover for a wide range of paediatric surgery from Orthopaedic to ENT we also care for medical patients requiring specialist investigations to infusions.
Our day unit comprises of 12 beds, caring for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. The unit is situated next to the Paediatric inpatient ward which we work in close partnership with. Core opening hours are Monday to Friday with shifts of 0715hrs – 1945hrs. You are guaranteed to gain a wide range of knowledge and experience.
Outpatients is a dynamic unit covering a wide range of clinics including Haematology, Endocrine, Epilepsy, Allergy, Cardiac, Urology and Paediatric Surgery. Outpatients is split between St Peters and Ashford Hospital. The team carry out investigations like Sweat Tests and assists with the Specialist Nurses.
Previous experience is an advantage, PILS is desirable, however all staff are supported with a comprehensive induction program, preceptorship training as we encourage staff to develop in every aspect of their career. If you are looking to work in a friendly team this is the place to be. Good communication skills and a positive approach is essential.
Delivering the best patient care in accordance with NMC Code of professional Conduct, local Policies and procedures
Establish and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers
Maintain up to date and accurate record
Be an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills
Participate in quality initiatives
Understand Safeguarding policies
Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with the trust policy.
Be proficient in the use of information technology used within the department.
As a team ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection
To undertake link nurse responsibilities as required
Promote and implement evidence-based practice
Support the Senior Team and CPEs in relation to programmes and strategies for professional development, education and training for colleagues and students
Keep up to date with professional knowledge keeping and current practice and competencies specific to Oak Ward or Outpatients.
Understand the educational objectives of all ward staff, acting as preceptor/mentor.
Be innovative, support and help to manage change
Maintain a professional attitude including appropriate personal appearance in accordance with the Uniform and Dress Code Policies
Be aware of how to report incidents, accidents, concerns or near misses and how to deal effectively with complaints
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
On Oak ward you will be expected to help coordinate and faciliate patients attending for day surgery from admission to discharge, liaising with the play team, bookings, theatres, aneasthetists, surgeons and recovery to ensure the best care is given to all patients. You will also help oversee and arrange specialist infusions, bloods transfusions and specialist investigations like endocrine and food challenges.
In Outpatients you will help coordinate the running of the clinics on a daily basis liaising with receptions and the doctors from each speciality like Urology, Paediatric Rapid Access and Cardiac to ensure any and all investigations like observations, urinalysis and weights are carried out. You will also have an opportunity to support the diabetic service with their clinics in Stephanie Marks Centre at St Peters. Along with your colleagues you will support the ward manager with any audits and QI projects taking on the role of a link nurse.
Clinical/ Professional Responsibilities
To practice nursing and delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs of patients on the ward/unit, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care
Maintain up to date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’
condition and other relevant information.
Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills. Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies.
Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets, in conjunction with the Ward/Unit Manager, Modern Matron and Head of Nursing.
Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and practice.
Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs.
With the Ward/Unit Manager and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
Assist in the evaluation and assessment of new equipment and technology
To have an understanding of the Child Protection policies and procedures and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk
Managerial Responsibilities
Ensure nursing staff and/or students under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them
Assist the Clinical Practitioner Educator and Ward/ Unit Manager and their deputies in the orientation and induction of new staff. Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and processed.
Understand and be aware of when and how to report untoward incidents, accidents, concerns or near misses and how to deal effectively with patients’ or relatives’ complaints.
Health, safety and security
Work with team members to ensure maintenance of a clean and safe environment that is conducive to therapeutic and ethical practice
Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice
Promote nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base
and with reference to trust policies and guidelines
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors, take action as required and adhere to
relevant incident reporting procedures
Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions
Provision of care to provide health and wellbeing needs
Act as an advocate for the patient and their families, providing them with information and
directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate
Respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and
obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures
Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that
multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient’s condition
Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with ASPH policy
Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with ASPH Discharge Policy
General responsibilities
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that
of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk
management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to
actively contribute to the development of colleagues
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of ASPH Foundation Trust together
with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of wor

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