Experienced Paediatric Nurse, Paediatric HDU / Critical Care Level II

Job summary

To provide high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred nursing care to infants, children and young people requiring enhanced care within a Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) / Level II Critical Care environment.

The post holder will work as an experienced Band 5 practitioner, demonstrating a high level of clinical competence, professional accountability and confidence in caring for children with complex and acute healthcare needs.

They will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. Main duties of the job Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to children requiring Level II critical care / HDU support.

Undertake comprehensive assessment of the acutely unwell or deteriorating child and recognise changes in clinical condition promptly. Demonstrate competence in the management of children requiring enhanced respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological monitoring and support.

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. 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.

About us

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 Excellencedesignated 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.

Job description

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responsibilities

Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team. 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. Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training Essential oCurrent Professional Registration (RSCN)/Child Branch oStudy at level 6 (Diploma/Degree) oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake. oCompletion of Preceptorship Programme. oTeaching and Assessing qualification.

Desirable oEvidence of continuous professional development. oHDU Qualification or willingness to undertake oCompletion on European Advanced Life Support (EPALS) training, or willingness to undertake Experience Essential oRecent post-registration acute paediatric clinical experience in a high dependency setting.

Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct. oAble to apply evidence to practice. oAwareness of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.

Desirable oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oAn understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement.

Skills & abilities Essential oPatient focused oGood communication skills. oIT skills. oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines. oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions Desirable oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.

(As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .