Looking for nursing jobs in Lancashire or its environs? Read the post below and apply if you are eligible!
Job Overview
Exciting opportunities are available for registered children’s nurses at all levels of experience within a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The aim is to provide young patients and their families with a positive experience while at the Trust. Key qualities sought include prioritisation skills, resilience, effective communication, teamwork, independence, time management, a commitment to professional growth, and the ability to maintain high standards while fostering a supportive environment.
Please note: Overseas applications from individuals without NMC registration permitting practice as a staff nurse in the UK will not be shortlisted.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves planning, delivering, and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients and families, aligned with the Trust’s Values and the Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework Standards.
The dedicated outreach team provides care for children with enuresis, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, complex needs, and acute conditions. Collaboration is maintained with the Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children’s Outpatients Department, and Community Paediatric Service. The ward-based team is multidisciplinary, including physiotherapists, pharmacists, play specialists, patient experience coordinators, and the CAMHS team.
Working for the Organisation
A preceptorship package is available for newly qualified staff, along with induction training and access to a ward-based educator. The Trust also provides health and well-being support for all staff.
The unit comprises a 26-bedded inpatient ward, 4 high-dependency beds, a Paediatric Assessment Unit, a Children’s Day Case Unit, and services in general paediatric medicine and surgery, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, neurology, and shared care oncology.
Opportunities for involvement in shaping the unit’s future are available, and staff input is highly valued. Patient safety and experience are prioritised, achieved by fostering a positive workplace for staff.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to meet patient needs according to local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
- Provide patient education and health promotion.
- Deliver and coordinate care through professional practice, delegating, and supervising junior staff.
- Proactively manage risks and maintain patient safety while adhering to health, safety, and security legislation.
- Maintain and improve standards of care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations for seamless care.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all care activities, following local and professional documentation standards.
- Act as a role model, fostering a positive image of the team and organisation.
- Promote equality in care and practice, respecting individual needs and preferences.
- Ensure the care environment is safe, well-equipped, and hygienic.
- Participate in the education and training of junior staff.
- Develop professional competence and expand knowledge and skills within the role.
- Engage with Trust-wide changes and developments in nursing practices.
- Address and resolve issues and complaints locally, reporting outcomes to the line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential Criteria
- Appropriate NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- RNC Children’s Nursing Posts
- NMC-recognised Mentorship qualification (or willingness to obtain within 18 months)
- Evidence of continuing education or development for experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable Criteria
- Degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to expand clinical roles, e.g., IV additives, venepuncture, and cannulation
- Awareness of changes in nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding policies
- One year of experience in a paediatric ward or department
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of ethical issues, leadership, and management
- Evidence of clinical competence in a specialty (e.g., surgery)
- Research and development experience
- Experience in children’s emergency departments
Additional Information
Applications are encouraged well before the deadline (midnight, 8th December 2024) as the vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. Communication about application status will be via email.
Commitment to equality and diversity is a core value, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support applicants with specific needs.
AI Disclaimer
Applications should reflect personal qualifications, knowledge, and experience. While AI tools may assist, it is crucial to personalise applications to meet job-specific requirements.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section should clearly demonstrate how qualifications, skills, and experience align with the job description and person specification. Providing structured, example-based evidence can improve the chances of success.
Other Considerations
- Flexible working options are available to support work-life balance.
- Applicants under 18 must meet part-time education or training requirements unless in an apprenticeship role.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be administered, with costs recovered from salaries for applicable roles.
Qualified and ready to apply? Click the APPLY NOW button below.
