Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Registered Children’s Nurse to join our teams at Good Hope and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital Children’s Emergency Departments.
We are a busy Emergency department providing 24 hour emergency care for infants, children and
young people up until their 16th Birthday.
This is a great opportunity to learn and develop emergency nursing specific knowledge and
Expertise.
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs the development, implementation and
Evaluation of programme of care without direct supervision.
To be responsible for ensuring patient care and safety are evaluated whilst on duty.
To supervise the work of other team members, medical and nursing.
Main duties of the job
Triaging patients
Delivering high quality care and treatment to patients in a timely manner
Providing Emergency care and treatment to patients requiring Resuscitation
*To be fully aware of local policies and procedures and those for the Trust
*To be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.
*To deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualised patient care.
*To participate in Health Education.
*To report on care given, to other members of staff, communicating changes as they occur.
*To liaise with other health care professionals.
*To be aware of and respect the patient’s rights for confidentiality.
*To be conversant with the ‘Code of Professional Conduct’ in duties.
*To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
*To supervise student/learner nurses and healthcare assistant nurses in the giving of patient care.
*To be aware of Area Child Protection Committee policies and procedures and take appropriate action to Safeguarding children.
*All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Date posted
14 December 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-48482PM
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH