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Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency inOrmskirk inOrmskirk PUBLISHED TUE 28 JAN 2025

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata if part time)  FIXEDTERM 
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FAMILY NEONATAL NHS NIGHTS NMC ROLE MODEL

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Follow Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Opportunity to work in a well-rated department, ensuring quality care for children and families.
Gain diverse clinical experience through rotational posts in various areas, including the Paediatric Ward, Assessment Unit, and Neonatal Unit.
Be part of a supportive and friendly team environment, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Develop and enhance your nursing skills while working with enthusiastic and committed colleagues.
Engage in a role that emphasizes family-centered care, positively impacting the lives of young patients and their families.
Supervise and mentor junior staff and learners, contributing to the professional development of the next generation of nurses.
Enjoy the flexibility of shift work with the opportunity to advance within the Trust, aligning with your professional goals.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering a fixed-term Band 5 staff nurse position in the Paediatric Accident & Emergency department at Ormskirk Hospital. The department, which has received a "good" rating from CQC, is known for providing family-centered care and has recently undergone enhancement. The ideal candidate will be a motivated Children's nurse with a strong commitment to high-quality care, and while experience is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The role involves working various shifts, including nights, and entails close collaboration with the Paediatric Ward, Assessment Unit, and Neonatal Unit, with opportunities for staff to rotate and gain diverse experience.

Key responsibilities include assessing and planning care, implementing nursing procedures in accordance with NMC standards, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing, and supervising junior staff and learners. Successful candidates will embody the Trust's values and will collaborate within a team environment to provide exceptional care to children and their families. Applications are invited before the two-stage examination and interview process, with key dates included in the job details.

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Useful skills for a Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency:
To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
 


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