Staff Nurse-Paediatrics

at  Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Children’s Nurse Band 5 RSCN/RN Dip Child RN Experience in Oncology, Surgery and PAU desirable
An exciting opportunity for a newly qualified children’s nurse to j oin our committed and forward thinking team . If you are enthusiastic, motivated, willing to learn new skills and extend your practice as opportunities arise, in caring for children requiring surgery across several specialities, elective and emergency and also children who who have haematological and oncological conditions we would like to hear from you.
We are a POSCU L3 centre administering chemotherapy so experience or a desire to develop skills in this area will be an advantage.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families.
In particular take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
They will participate in the management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse.
They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Patient/client care

• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• To co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy.
• To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
• To complete patient documentation correctly.
• To maintain a safe ward environment.
• To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
• To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal.
• To ensure patient confidentiality.
• To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.
• Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.
• To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy ‘Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners’.

Policy/service development implementation

• Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.
• To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.
• Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
• Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision.
• Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
• Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.

Financial & physical resources

• To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources

• To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.
• To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Research & development

• To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g. Essence of Care.
• To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation.
• To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.

Freedom to act

• Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

3. OTHER INFORMATION

• The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
• The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
• The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
• The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
• The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
• The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
• The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
  This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trust’s aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given

Please refer the Job description for details