We are seeking an Post Preceptorship Band 5 Nurse to join our Paediatric Day Unit team. The area supports children across both our Medical Day unit as well as our Surgical Day Unit’s which are both based at UHCW. The post holder must be motivated, enthusiastic and have strong communication and organisational skills to support the large flow of children which the area supports on a daily basis.
The post holder will provide optimum quality of care to patients and their families who require day time procedures and care. Day Surgery shifts are 07:30-20:30 Monday-Friday. Day Unit shifts are 07:30-18:00 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri weekly and a once monthly Saturday service for Blood Transfusions.
The Paediatric Surgical Day unit cares for children with a range of surgical day care needs, such as: Dental, General Surgery, ENT and many more.
The Paediatric Medical Day Unit is a 5 bedded area which cares for a variety of children under the following specialities: Oncology, Haemoglobinopathy, Rheumatology and Endocrine. The area also supports medical reviews as well as blood testing, so there is a requirement to gain competencies in Venepuncture & Cannulation.
Within this role you will have an opportunity to extend and enhance your Paediatric skills by working along side our skilled and experienced team of Paediatric Nurses.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care.
As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice.
We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Management team, Paediatric Matron & Paediatric Lead Nurse. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.
Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times, including all aspects of child protection.
Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur.
A competent practitioner, supervising/providing mentorship to a small number of learners or junior staff.
Responsible for co-ordination and clinical assessment of a group of patients, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and carers.
Participate in observations of care, audit and development of service to improve quality of care.
Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures.
Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data.
Manage expected clinical events/enquiries, requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort, ensuring referral to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g in an unexpected event.
Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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