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Welcome to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
We are rated Outstanding for Caring… and that includes caring for our staff.
When you join our #1BigTeam of more than 10,000 staff and volunteers we are committed to helping you develop your career and enjoy a great life.
At University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) we are the region’s Major Trauma Centre and we are responsible for providing care across the widest of spectrums: from within people’s homes and working with our voluntary sector partners in local communities, to offering the most specialist hospital care available in our regional centre: for example immunology, cardiothoracic surgery and kidney and bone marrow transplants. We care for 475,000 in our secondary care catchment population, with a wider peninsula population of almost 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services.
Delivering our services through a number of key sites across Plymouth and the surrounding area:
- Mount Gould Hospital - We have 30 beds for general rehabilitation plus 15 beds for stroke rehabilitation patients and a discharge assessment unit with 10 beds available and a further 30 to follow.
- South Hams Community Hospital - We have 15 beds here and began managing the site in 2021.
- Tavistock Hospital - We have 13 beds here and began managing the site in 2021.
Urgent Treatment Centre and Minor Injuries Unites
We run an Urgent Treatment Centre at the Cumberland Centre in Devonport, central Plymouth and minor injury units in Tavistock and Kingsbridge. - Child Development Centre - Developmental services for young children are provided at the Child Development Centre, Scott Business Park.
- The Plymouth Dialysis Unit - Patients needing treatment for renal failure are cared for in state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities in Estover.
- Radiology Academy - The Plymouth Radiology Academy is the only purpose-built Radiology Academy in the world and provides an inspirational environment in which to learn radiology.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Plymouth and working with Plymouth Marjon University. As host to the Joint Hospital Group South West (JHG(SW)) in a city with a strong military tradition, we have a tri-service staff of nearly 200 military doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who are fully integrated within our facilities.
We know the importance of civility and saying thank you and actively encourage patients, their families and our colleagues, to send thank you messages through a number of channels. By capturing episodes of excellence we can learn from these events, improve practice and safety and spread the good practice throughout the Trust. Last year over 1,800 nominations were received.
UHP were chosen as one of seven Trusts to take part in the national NHS Improvement Programme, to create a culture of continuous improvement by empowering staff to develop their own ideas for improvement and lead their own projects.
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Medical recruitment
JUNIOR SISTER - Paediatrics
Accepting applications until: 31-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 31-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- uhp derriford
- Town
- Plymouth
- Postcode
- pl6 8dh
- Major / Minor Region
- Devon
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: day night rotation
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
Salary
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- PAEDIATRICS
Job overview
· To be responsible for organising and leading teams of nursing staff within a clinical setting.
· To be recognised as a clinical expert within the post holder’s particular care environment, and providing clinical advice.
· To be responsible for meeting the NMC requirements in line with the Code of Professional Conduct for their scope of responsibility.
· To lead by example, demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the nursing team.
To act as deputy to the nominated ward manager on all aspects of management
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***
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· To provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
· Supervision and direction of a maximum of 4 junior nursing staff, 2 healthcare assistants and 3 learners on any given shift.
· Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
Responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively within the clinical environment Key Dimensions:
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to patient’s health care needs. To demonstrate high standards of clinical practice.
2. Have a good working knowledge of child protection issues / processes and take responsibility for the ongoing care of children in need.
3. Using critical care skills and knowledge, act as a resource to the wards regarding the care of critically ill children, providing advice and support.
4. Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice are maintained by:
a. Teaching staff to understand and accept their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting.
b. Assist ward manager in the monitoring of incidents, accidents and complaints and participating in corrective action and the monitoring of outcomes.
c. Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
d. Utilisation of Trust Risk Assessment documentation, to ensure that Health & Safety and Clinical risk are reduced in the ward area.
5. Management of the area in the absence of a ward manager, including the deployment and supervision of staff.
6. To ensure that Trust, Divisional and Directorate Policies and Procedures are carried out correctly by:
a. Compiling off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff.
b. Being responsible for efficient and effective usage of the available resources in the absence of the ward manager.
c. Compiling and maintaining staff attendance records, managing and monitoring sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Trust Policy.
d. Carrying out agreed procedures for the appraisal and counselling of staff.
e. Being actively involved with recruitment, selection and retention.
7. Establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the department by:
a. Promoting teamwork and inter-personnel relationships and encouraging others in the decision making process.
b. Attending regular Sisters Meetings, organising Ward Meetings and participating in Divisional and Directorate forums as required.
c. Playing an active role in the integration of Patient and Public Involvement.
d. Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
e. To participate in the Major Incident Policy.
8. To be responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of team members by:
a. Conducting staff annual appraisals that include a personal development plan relevant to their particular needs.
b. Facilitating staff members to meet PREP requirements.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrable experience in a similar role or above • Demonstrable ED experience • Understanding and knowledge of the PEWS/ the care of the critically ill child, initial assessment of the emergency patient and identifying the clinical priority • Ability to support the emergency team through a resuscitation/ trauma • IV Drug administration competent. Knowledge of ED therapies and medication . • Understanding of the Emergency targets • Ability to support departmental implementation to ensure compliance with Emergency Care government targets. • Mentor/supervise junior nursing staff, undertake their appraisals and support PDP’s • Heath Promotion awareness to the child and their families. • Enthusiasm for teaching, education and supervision •
Desirable criteria
- • Previous demonstrable experience within an Emergency dept/MIU • Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity • Triage and assessment training • Emergency care skills set • Venepuncture and cannulation • Application of Plaster of Paris • Wound management • ECG competency
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- • Registered Nurse • RSCN / RN child Branch or equivalent. • Mentorship Course • Leadership qualification or the willingness to undertake • Diploma in Nursing or Health Related Studies or equivalent. • Child protection level 3 training- good understanding of child protection policies /procedures • PLS (Paediatric Life Support )
Desirable criteria
- • Degree in Health related subject • APLS or a willingness to undertake qualification • Major incident training • Child protection supervision
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- • Good organisational skills • Ability to analyse and evaluate information • Ability to work collaboratively • Ability to organise and coordinate and support patient flow within the hospital.
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential criteria
- • Willingness to undertake further training and development • Ability to role model and lead by example • Able to recognise the professional accountability and responsibility commensurate with the post • Leadership and team building skills • Ability to motivate and manage change • Must have good communication skills, influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable criteria
- • Ability to demonstrate their experience of planning and leading a change process in a clinical setting.
OTHER FACTORS
Essential criteria
- Research work is carried out on the unit and staff are encouraged to participate
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- charlotte durrant
- Job title
- LEAD NURSE PAEDIATRICS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752439924
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