Staff Nurse Paediatrics (Fixed Term until Aug 2025) inChertsey inChertsey PUBLISHED 25 OCT 2024

We are currently recruiting for a Band 5 nurse, to work across our Paediatric Day unit and Outpatients Departments. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to excellent patient experience to join our team.

Oak Ward is much more than just a surgical day unit, not only do we cover for a wide range of paediatric surgery from Orthopaedic to ENT we also care for medical patients requiring specialist investigations to infusions.

Our day unit comprises of 12 beds, caring for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. The unit is situated next to the Paediatric inpatient ward which we work in close partnership with. Core opening hours are Monday to Friday with shifts of hrs - 1945hrs. You are guaranteed to gain a wide range of knowledge and experience.

Outpatients is a dynamic unit covering a wide range of clinics including Haematology, Endocrine, Epilepsy, Allergy, Cardiac, Urology and Paediatric Surgery. Outpatients is split between St Peters and Ashford Hospital. The team carry out investigations like Sweat Tests and assists with the Specialist Nurses.

Previous experience is an advantage, PILS is desirable, however all staff are supported with a comprehensive induction program, preceptorship training as we encourage staff to develop in every aspect of their career. If you are looking to work in a friendly team this is the place to be. Good communication skills and a positive approach is essential.

Delivering the best patient care in accordance with NMC Code of professional Conduct, local Policies and procedures

Establish and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers

Maintain up to date and accurate record

Be an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills

Participate in quality initiatives

Understand Safeguarding policies

Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with the trust policy.

Be proficient in the use of information technology used within the department.

As a team ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection

To undertake link nurse responsibilities as required

Promote and implement evidence-based practice

Support the Senior Team and CPEs in relation to programmes and strategies for professional development, education and training for colleagues and students

Keep up to date with professional knowledge keeping and current practice and competencies specific to Oak Ward or Outpatients.

Understand the educational objectives of all ward staff, acting as preceptor/mentor.

Be innovative, support and help to manage change

Maintain a professional attitude including appropriate personal appearance in accordance with the Uniform and Dress Code Policies

Be aware of how to report incidents, accidents, concerns or near misses and how to deal effectively with complaints

About us

On Oak ward you will be expected to help coordinate and faciliate patients attending for day surgery from admission to discharge, liaising with the play team, bookings, theatres, aneasthetists, surgeons and recovery to ensure the best care is given to all patients. You will also help oversee and arrange specialist infusions, bloods transfusions and specialist investigations like endocrine and food challenges.

In Outpatients you will help coordinate the running of the clinics on a daily basis liaising with receptions and the doctors from each speciality like Urology, Paediatric Rapid Access and Cardiac to ensure any and all investigations like observations, urinalysis and weights are carried out. You will also have an opportunity to support the diabetic service with their clinics in Stephanie Marks Centre at St Peters. Along with your colleagues you will support the ward manager with any audits and QI projects taking on the role of a link nurse.

Clinical/ Professional Responsibilities

• To practice nursing and delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs of patients on the ward/unit, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care
• Maintain up to date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients

condition and other relevant information.

• Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills. Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies.
• Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets, in conjunction with the Ward/Unit Manager, Modern Matron and Head of Nursing.
• Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and practice.
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs.
• With the Ward/Unit Manager and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of new equipment and technology
• To have an understanding of the Child Protection policies and procedures and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk

Managerial Responsibilities

Ensure nursing staff and/or students under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them

• Assist the Clinical Practitioner Educator and Ward/ Unit Manager and their deputies in the orientation and induction of new staff. Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and processed.
• Understand and be aware of when and how to report untoward incidents, accidents, concerns or near misses and how to deal effectively with patients or relatives complaints.

Health, safety and security

• Work with team members to ensure maintenance of a clean and safe environment that is conducive to therapeutic and ethical practice
• Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice
• Promote nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base

and with reference to trust policies and guidelines

• Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors, take action as required and adhere to

relevant incident reporting procedures

• Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions

Provision of care to provide health and wellbeing needs

• Act as an advocate for the patient and their families, providing them with information and

directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate

• Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and

obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures

• Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that

multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition

• Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with ASPH policy
• Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with ASPH Discharge Policy

General responsibilities

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that

of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk

management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to

actively contribute to the development of colleagues

• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of ASPH Foundation Trust together

with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

• To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work