Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to offer a permanent Band 5 Paediatric staff nurse role within Paediatric services. The paediatric service adopts a holistic approach to care and quality improvement. Patient safety and service improvement is at the forefront of our philosophy and we seek to recruit nurses who are motivated, promote high standards of patient care and work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.



The paediatric children's nursing team consists of a range of staff nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and specialist nurses including diabetes, gastroenterology, neuro-disability, Epilepsy, Respiratory and continence. The post holder will work collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team across community and secondary care settings utilising a family centred approach to care.



Within the paediatric services, we work closely together to ensure our babies, children, young people and families' receive the highest standard of care. In times of escalation, you may be expected to work between all paediatric departments to ensure safety and quality. We have a team of paediatric matrons who will support and implement these changes as needed.



We are looking to recruit professional and enthusiastic Band 5 staff nurses. The right person for the job will share our enthusiasm and be open to change and providing high quality care.

This post will be for the following area:

Children's & young person inpatient ward, The Paediatric Unit includes a 26-bedded inpatient ward (20 beds in summer). We work alongside CYPED where all paediatric patients are assessed & those requiring admission are transferred to the inpatient ward for continuing care.



You will also be expected to work shifts on the Children and Young Peoples Elective Investigation Unit (CYPEIU) , the unit has elective surgery and patients who attend for endocrine investigations and medication infusions.



At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.



We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.



We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"



We aim to facilitate maximum health gains and normality, with respect for the health choices made by children, young people and their families

The aims of our service are:

Provide care closer to home to children/young people with acute & long-term conditions, including complex needs, life limiting conditions & palliative care.



Holistically assess, plan, implement & review a plan of care for children/ young people's nursing needs in partnership with them and their family.



Support children/ young people and their families & carers with the identified healthcare needs through a partnership & empowering approach.



To provide a high quality service for families through a co-ordinated multi-agency approach.



Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions & facilitate early discharge when possible.



To reduce follow up visits to the children's day unit & outpatient's clinics.



Provide teaching & support for children/ young people and their families.



As part of the paediatric nursing team, you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and you will be supported in attending training, which may include:



Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS),



Paediatric Intermediate Life support (PILS)



Resuscitation skills.



Triage/Initial assessment



Immediate Life Support (ILS)



We offer a wide range of opportunities to support your professional development including a bespoke preceptorship program/induction, regular simulation scenarios, paediatric sepsis, chaperone training, professional challenge and escalation. As well as access to a paediatric clinical educator who delivers a variety of training including minor illnesses, tracheostomy care, Paediatric life support, blood culture, venepuncture, catheterisation and cannulation as well as a number of other training opportunities.