Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Safari Day Unit inWatford inWatford PUBLISHED 29 MAY 2024

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Job summary

Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit ?


Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses only


We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Nurse Educator.

The Safari day Unit Department provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children's environment.

It is located 1st floor Maternity building and has its own designated 10 beds .

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Paediatric Nurse with experience and a passion in general paediatrics. Safari day unit caters for different specialities in surgery including ENT, dental, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, urology . In addition we provide service in MRI, food challenges, endocrine test and ward attenders for intravenous infusions or blood transfusion.

The post holder should be a registered children's nurse, have excellent communication skills and be keen to promote clinical excellence within our team.

We are dedicated to supporting the development of our paediatric nurses within our service and offer continuing professional development including, PILS/APLS, Venepuncture and cannulation and progression to Band 6.

You will have a supernumerary period on commencing the post and will be allocated a mentor alongside the practice educator to support you.

The trust also has a well-established preceptorship programme which you will be part of which will also see you qualify as a student Supervisor by the end of your first year with us.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.


We are a flexible working employer


At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.


www.jobsincare.com/job/jAFDtjI2
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.

To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.

To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.

To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.

The post holder could be required to work on any childrens area according to the needs of the service.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.

To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.

To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.

To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.

The post holder could be required to work on any childrens area according to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of Child protection issues
  • oAn understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
  • oAwareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
  • oAwareness of equality and diversity
  • oBasic knowledge of computers
Desirable

  • o experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability

Essential

  • oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
  • oRelevant specialist skills and abilities for department
  • oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • oAble to problem solve and initiate change
  • oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
  • oAbility to prioritise
  • oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable

  • oAdministration of medication under patient group directives
  • oPersonal development objectives.
  • oArea of specialist interest
  • oExperience of research and audit
  • oExperience of change management and problem solving
  • oEffective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
  • oExperience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:

Essential

  • oRSCN/RN CHILD
  • oEvidence of a good command of written and spoken English
  • oEvidence of professional development
Desirable

  • oDegree/Diploma in Children's Nursing
Person Specification
Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of Child protection issues
  • oAn understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
  • oAwareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
  • oAwareness of equality and diversity
  • oBasic knowledge of computers
Desirable

  • o experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability

Essential

  • oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
  • oRelevant specialist skills and abilities for department
  • oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • oAble to problem solve and initiate change
  • oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
  • oAbility to prioritise
  • oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable

  • oAdministration of medication under patient group directives
  • oPersonal development objectives.
  • oArea of specialist interest
  • oExperience of research and audit
  • oExperience of change management and problem solving
  • oEffective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
  • oExperience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:

Essential

  • oRSCN/RN CHILD
  • oEvidence of a good command of written and spoken English
  • oEvidence of professional development
Desirable

  • oDegree/Diploma in Children's Nursing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website
Job summary

Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit ?

Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses only


We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Nurse Educator.

The Safari day Unit Department provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children's environment.

It is located 1st floor Maternity building and has its own designated 10 beds .

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Paediatric Nurse with experience and a passion in general paediatrics. Safari day unit caters for different specialities in surgery including ENT, dental, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, urology . In addition we provide service in MRI, food challenges, endocrine test and ward attenders for intravenous infusions or blood transfusion.

The post holder should be a registered children's nurse, have excellent communication skills and be keen to promote clinical excellence within our team.

We are dedicated to supporting the development of our paediatric nurses within our service and offer continuing professional development including, PILS/APLS, Venepuncture and cannulation and progression to Band 6.

You will have a supernumerary period on commencing the post and will be allocated a mentor alongside the practice educator to support you.

The trust also has a well-established preceptorship programme which you will be part of which will also see you qualify as a student Supervisor by the end of your first year with us.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer


At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

www.jobsincare.com/job/jAFDtjI2
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.

To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.

To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.

To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.

The post holder could be required to work on any childrens area according to the needs of the service.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.

To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.

To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.

To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.

The post holder could be required to work on any childrens area according to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of Child protection issues
  • oAn understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
  • oAwareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
  • oAwareness of equality and diversity
  • oBasic knowledge of computers
Desirable

  • o experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability

Essential

  • oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
  • oRelevant specialist skills and abilities for department
  • oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • oAble to problem solve and initiate change
  • oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
  • oAbility to prioritise
  • oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable

  • oAdministration of medication under patient group directives
  • oPersonal development objectives.
  • oArea of specialist interest
  • oExperience of research and audit
  • oExperience of change management and problem solving
  • oEffective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
  • oExperience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:

Essential

  • oRSCN/RN CHILD
  • oEvidence of a good command of written and spoken English
  • oEvidence of professional development
Desirable

  • oDegree/Diploma in Children's Nursing
Person Specification
Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of Child protection issues
  • oAn understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
  • oAwareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
  • oAwareness of equality and diversity
  • oBasic knowledge of computers
Desirable

  • o experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability

Essential

  • oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
  • oRelevant specialist skills and abilities for department
  • oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • oAble to problem solve and initiate change
  • oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
  • oAbility to prioritise
  • oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable

  • oAdministration of medication under patient group directives
  • oPersonal development objectives.
  • oArea of specialist interest
  • oExperience of research and audit
  • oExperience of change management and problem solving
  • oEffective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
  • oExperience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:

Essential

  • oRSCN/RN CHILD
  • oEvidence of a good command of written and spoken English
  • oEvidence of professional development
Desirable

  • oDegree/Diploma in Children's Nursing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website


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