Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

We have an ambulatory model of care within paediatrics, and we are constantly developing and improving our paediatric services to meet the needs of the area. We have a 24-hour observation and assessment unit, and you will work in both the ward, day surgery and observation and assessment areas
Come and join us. Come and have a look at the unit and a chat with the staff on the ward
Interviews TBC, To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures., Professional/Clinical
+ Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
+ Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
+ Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
+ Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
+ Participate in audits of practice.
+ Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the ward manager.
+ Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
+ Assist the ward manager in achieving budget control and order supplies when necessary.
Administrative/Managerial
+ Take charge of a shift and ensure organisation and delivery of patient care.
+ Adhere to the Bed Management policy and adherence to the Admission and Discharge policies.
+ Support the ward manager in effective Resource Management.
+ Participate in ensuring the delivery of the Trust targets
Human Resource Management
+ Participate in the training and development of student nurses and other staff as appropriate.
+ Participate in clinical supervision for junior staff in accordance with Trust policy.
+ Assist the ward manager to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of staff duties.
+ Ensure communication of information of a complex nature is given sensitivity and confidentiality is maintained
SPECIALITY SPECIFIC
+ Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct competently undertake expanded roles to enhance the delivery of patient care.
+ Proactively safeguard the welfare of children and implement child protection procedures accordingly.
+ Actively promote an environment, which is conducive to family centred care.
+ Actively participate in paediatric benchmarking and the implementation of Essence of Care standards.
+ Act as the child's advocate at all times
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
+ Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility.
+ Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
+ Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice.
+ Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management
SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
+ Participate frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for short periods.
+ Deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis.
+ Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
+ Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands.
+ Maintain contemporaneous patient records at all times.
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
+ Safety
+ Care
+ Respect
+ Communication
+ Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more., For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.