Bank Paediatric Nurse - Sept

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic individualised nursing care.

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout the assessment unit.

It is an essential requirement that you take reasonable care of the cleanliness of your working environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.

To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.

The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures

1. Communication

• To establish effective communication with children/young people, parents and siblings who attend the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)
• Liaise and communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care.
• To act as an advocate for the child/young person in all discussions relating to Paediatric services
• To answer telephone calls in a professional manner as per Trust guidance, taking full information and caller details to ensure accurate escalation to the appropriate person
• To act, at all times, in a courteous, dignified and respectful manner when dealing with patients, staff and visitors to the Trust
• To ensure the experiences and views of child/young person and parents/carers are listened to.
• Ensure that there is adequate provision of written / verbal information for patients to support their safe discharge from the PAU department
• Maintain legible, timely and complete records in accordance with Trust policy, NMC Code of Conduct and national guidance.
• To communicate effectively any patient care to others, using the SBAR model

1. Analytical and Planning

• Prioritise care delivery within the PAU setting, acknowledging the impact of the decision on other departments and ensuring patient flow is maintained
• To undertake and record patient observations using the Patient Early Warning Score (PEWS) and escalate any concerns in a timely manner
• To identify and make direct referrals to other health professionals and agencies according to individual patient needs.
• Having knowledge of, and act within current Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Guidelines of Clinical Practice
• Be aware of personal responsibilities regarding risk management procedures e.g. fire, health and safety.
• Promote a positive departmental image by showing a professional and helpful approach to all visitors to the ward
• To participate in the process of complaint management.
• Be familiar with the steps taken when a medical or untoward incidents arise, and escalate and act accordingly
• To be aware of current developments required by professional bodies.
• To ensure continuous, professional development by the attendance at study sessions/days, courses and development of skills. To be able to provide evidence of this by the maintenance of a professional portfolio

1. Clinical Duties

• Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs (including risk assessments) according to an agreed model and document in accordance with Trust policy
• Facilitate the implementation of all planned nursing actions, evaluate these actions and update care in accordance with the changing needs of the patient
• To be competent to work within a team to deliver care based on the needs of patients and their families to maintain continuity
• To maintain accurate and up to date records on the patients care at all times, including all discussions on care and information given. Ensuring the safekeeping and storage of all confidential materials
• To take responsibility for the storage and administration of drugs according to local policies
• To undertake clinical duties covering a 24 hour service
• To maintain competencies in dealing with emergency situations, and to adapt according to the environment
• To co-ordinate and liaise with multidisciplinary agencies to give care to patients and their families with specific needs
• Learn and perform new skills in relation to the Paediatric Assessment Unit specialty
• To act as a supervisor and/or an assessor, preceptor, supporting student nurses, nurses, medical students and Return to Practice Nurses, during their training

1. Policy and Service Development

• To measure the effect of nursing care by participating in the quality assurance cycle, including the development of practice guidelines, protocols, policies and clinical audit.
• Maintain an interest in current research issues and using critical analysis, assess suitability for application of these and new ideas within the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
• Positively contribute to the process of change within the PAU.
• To contribute to meeting high standards of care, including the reporting of untoward incidents and ensuring compliance with the Risk Management Strategy
• In conjunction with senior members of the team, ensure the appropriate collection, evaluation and dissemination of audit data, and ensure the data quality meets Trust requirements.
• To be aware of, and comply with Trust policies, protocols and guidelines
• To adhere to local safeguarding policies and procedures
• Assist children, young people and their families in understanding and education with regard to the care, treatment, management and health promotion issues following admission to the assessment unit.
• Will be expected to work to any Directorate objectives and standards set in order to provide an acceptable level of service
• To hold current registration on the relevant part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register
• To maintain and uphold The Code (NMC,2018)
• Take responsibility for own professional development, mandatory training (inclusive of e-learning modules) and participate in the appraisal process
• Demonstrate nursing skills to junior members of the team, to enable them to assist in the implementation of prescribed nursing actions
• Maintain an interest in current research issues and, using critical analysis, assess suitability for application within the Paediatric Assessment Unit
• In conjunction with senior staff, maintain and promote a positive and stimulating learning environment for students through the demonstration and supervision of paediatric nursing care practices and act as a preceptor or mentor for new staff and supervised practice nurses during their allocation/supervision period.

1. Financial and Physical Resources

• To develop an understanding of resource implications, including ensuring equipment is working and safe
• To restock ward areas as required reporting any shortages to PAU Manager/Housekeeper.

1. Staff Management

• To contribute to the maintenance of high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• To actively participate in the maintenance and enhancement of the friendly, caring, safe and supportive environment of the Unit.
• Positively contribute to the process of change within the PAU, including new ways of working and when required new areas of working
• Actively contribute to the PAU team, led by a Band 6/7
• To act as a clinical role model promoting professional, competent standards, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team
• Act as an exemplar in promoting an open and transparent culture for staff in raising and escalating concerns
• To ensure that high standards are maintained within the clinical areas.
• Act as a clinical supervisor for learner/supervised practice nurses, enabling them to gain maximum benefit from their allocation/supervised period

1. Information Resources

• Use IT systems effectively, e.g data collection, patient records and investigation requests
• In liaison with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, ensure compliance to all current information and Clinical Governance policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the use of information technology in nursing

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC registration

Expereince

Essential criteria

• NHS experience

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