Paediatric ED Senior Staff Nurse/Junior Sister Band 6 • London Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPaediatric ED Senior Staff Nurse/Junior Sister Band 6 with Whittington Hospital NHS Trust in London\n\n Band 6 - Junior Sister Contract - Permanent Full-Time & Part-time available Are you an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic children's emergency nurse? If so then we would love to meet you.We are looking for someone who will bring a positive attitude to the Trust and can demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. We will support you in developing your clinical skills and competencies with the support of our paediatric senior nurses in the form of APLS, HDU course, leadership courses, and a variety of inspiring in house courses such as Mental health, Plastering and UCC skills and triage study day among others. Staff wellbeing is high on the agenda as we have run a series of fun and inspiring team days over the summer. We take great pride in being part of a top performing Trust and top performing Emergency Department. We are committed to ensuring quality patient care whilst achieving the national emergency department care quality indicators and targets. Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section. About us DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities Assess children on arrival in the treatment area and prioritise need for clinical intervention. Plan, implement and evaluate care regimes for individual children providing quick and effective flow through the department Supervise junior staff and students in all aspects of care, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them. Maintain effective communication with nursing, ancillary, medical and paramedical colleagues To ensure the safe administration of medicines in accordance with local policy and NMC guidelines, including Patient Group Directions To ensure high standards of patient care at all times and to assist in monitoring and maintaining quality care initiatives To maintain the privacy and dignity of children/young people throughout their time in the Emergency Department To develop an area of clinical interest and provide nursing expertise to improve the care & services offered to children and their families Ensure an appropriate, welcoming and safe environment is provided for children and their families. As much as possible, this should be audio-visually separate from adults and in line with National Service Framework recommendations To develop and keep clinical knowledge and skills updated, including developing and maintaining extended clinical role skills, following appropriate training Maintain safe and effective discharge procedures, liaising with other relevant healthcare/support professionals including primary care staff according to the individual childs needs. Provide support for children/young people and their families. Direct them to relevant services if appropriate Assist in the identification of any child protection issues and make referrals to appropriate multidisciplinary team members including social services Managerial Responsibilities Organise his/her own work and assist junior staff in managing their workload. Act as an effective role model, mentor and preceptor to junior staff and students. Ensure that nursing procedures and policies are followed. Ensure prescribed medical treatments are carried out, reporting any changes in a childs clinical condition. Regularly take charge of a group of children. Inform the Shift leader / Lead Nurse of any activity in the department which affects patient care and department flow. Maintain an awareness of clinical and professional developments in nursing and contribute to and participate in audits, clinical risk and quality initiatives. Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives and contribute to the development of nursing practice within the department. Report accidents/incidents and complaints to the paediatric lead nurse or in his/her absence, the shift leader. Complete relevant documentation. Actively assist in the investigation of complaints if required. Assist in the management of resources in an effective and efficient manner, awareness of budgets and financial implications affecting the department. "}