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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Closed for applications on: 8-Jun-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 8-Jun-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Trustwide
- Town
- 317 Trustwide
- Postcode
- NE7 7DN
- Major / Minor Region
- Tyne and Wear
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - Full and part time hours available
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- 317 Ward 2 Paediatric Medicine - RVI
- Interview date
- 07/07/2023
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job overview
Are you a motivated and talented nurse with experience in Paediatric Respiratory, Medicine and Long Term Ventilation or High Dependency Care? Do you want to work in a challenging environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 2a, Respiratory & Long Term Ventilation Ward at The Great North Children’s Hospital. Ward 2a is a 21 bedded general medical inpatient unit which provides specialist care for children and young people who have tracheostomies and require long-term ventilation. We also care for children and young people with conditions in the following specialities;
- Immunology
- Endocrine
- Metabolic
- Haemophilia
The busy children's ward has an identified Long Term Ventilation Bay, and newly commissioned dedicated High Dependency Area. We require someone who is adaptable to work in all areas of the ward and who is a real team player.
- Interview Date: 7 July 2023
- Full & Part Time Hours/Week - Flexible Working/ Rotation posts will be considered
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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The successful candidates will have extensive post registration experience in caring for this complex and diverse patient group and knowledge of the specific needs of these specialised services.
The successful applicants will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills and will be expected to play a role in the management and leadership of a team of nurses, healthcare assistants and supportive staff.
Exciting opportunity has come available for experienced paediatric nurses to join the HDU team. An established team who delivers HDU level care to the highest standard to a wide range of children from multi-speciality teams.
An opportunity that will enhance your skillset as well developing your skills across our range of services and you will be supported in your development and career progression by our bespoke induction and development package.
As a nurse in any of the wards and departments you will assess, plan and support delivery of care to ensure this is delivered to a high standard. You will work alongside a wide variety of professionals to deliver the very best family centred care.
You will receive training and ongoing support for enhanced skills from the Education Team relevant to the ward or department where you are employed. Enhanced skills may include, IV drug administration, care of gastrostomies and tracheostomies, delivery of breathing support systems like AIRVO and Non-invasive ventilation.
Working for our organisation
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All new starters will have a supernumerary period and work alongside an experienced nurse. Wards and departments have individual competency frameworks to work towards.
The Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse is also responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and effective patient care, within the context of highly vulnerable children and young people who are undergoing complex treatment requiring high dependency care. The successful candidate will also have responsibility in supporting the development of junior staff, for example IV assessment and training.
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
- Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)
Desirable criteria
- Degree in health related subject
- Relevant specialist qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Audit / research experience
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Melissa Millen
- Job title
- Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2826002
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