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    Staff Nurse – Paediatric Registered - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    Staff Nurse - Paediatric Registered

    Department: Paediatrics

    Band 5 £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata if Part time

    Hours , all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

    This is an exciting time to join our amazing team in Children's Services as we are working on the project to expand our services and building a new Women's and Children's Hospital , which will bring opportunities for career development in different areas (including advance clinical practice, etc)

    We welcome enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals to join our team as staff nurses to provide dynamic, high quality family centred nursing care to Children, Young People and Babies.

    As a Unit we offer:

  • A full preceptorship programme, which will help you to develop clinical skills whilst strengthening theoretical expertise.
  • An opportunity to enrol in a development pathway, with the aim of becoming a senior member of staff.
  • Support for your educational needs to ensure your continued development, through access to relevant courses and support from our Development team. Some examples of training/courses: High Dependency course PILS/EPLS Assessor/supervisor training Caring for children with diabetes or cancer Skills training (Venepuncture/cannulation, NGT, central line, tracheostomy, etc)
  • Interviews will be held between 1st and 12th July 2024

    Main duties of the job

    We offer the option of a rotational programme across inpatient wards, neonates, possible Children's ED - which will allow you to advance as a highly skilled staff nurse ready for promotion.

    The children services consist of the following:

    Ward 4: Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) Ward 4 is open 24 hour/day, has 16 PAU beds. We offer access to expert, evidence based and family centred assessment, treatment, and care.

    Paediatric Day Surgery Unit

    6 beds area open Mon-Friday, specific for day surgery, including T&O, ENT, etc. Supported by ward 4 senior staff, we provide care from pre-op assessment, supporting families from admission to discharge. We also have a very successful pathway entitled "All about me", which is an Individualised Elective Admission for Children and Young People with Additional Needs.

    Ward 5

    Inpatient ward with 22 bed spaces, covering 0-16 years old, offering Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedic experience. The Ward has High Dependency beds and offers opportunities for staff to succeed and develop, providing the necessary training courses to care for children on the high dependency pathway.

    We also work very closely with NNU, and our CED, opportunities might arise to rotate through all the areas.

    We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced nurses, registered adult nurses are also welcome, training will be supported by our practice development team.

    About us

    You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  • Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • To provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
  • To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
  • In the absence of a senior nurse provide leadership, support and coordination to the ward nurses, following a period of training, and supported practice. Capability having been assessed during a performance review, against the agreed KSF outline and following progression through the second gateway particularly those which support competence in the care of children with respiratory presentations.
  • To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children and their families.
  • To act as an advocate firstly for the child and then for their family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
  • To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and the multi disciplinary team overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing emotional events.
  • To start planning the patients discharge upon their admission, liaising with the multi disciplinary team, other departments and any community services as necessary.
  • To be competent in the administration and checking of prescribed medicines (including controlled drugs) in line with the Trust Policy.
  • To participate in the checking and administration of intravenous medications having demonstrated relevant knowledge and competence in accordance with Trust policy.
  • To ensure that all equipment is in good working order and have demonstrated relevant knowledge and competence in using equipment.
  • We believe that we have much to offer any candidate who joins our team. Indeed, we recognise that its also about you

    Please refer to Job Description for full details.

    MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

    We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

    By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

    Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Child/adult/MH)
  • Desirable

  • RN Child/RSCN
  • BLS / ILS / PILS / EPLS
  • HDU module or equivalent
  • Practice assessor training
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
  • Knowledge of current Nursing Issues
  • Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
  • Understanding of holistic family centred care
  • Ability to recognise own limitations
  • Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
  • Knowledge of child protection issues
  • Desirable

  • Understanding of pressures and targets within inpatient care
  • Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
  • Communication

    Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good communication skills with children and families
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
  • Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
  • Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Planning skills
  • Prioritising skills
  • Punctual, good attendance record
  • Ability to synthesise complex information
  • Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations.
  • Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis.
  • Professional approach
  • Good documentation and record keeping
  • Up to date clinical skills
  • Ability to calculate drug dosage
  • Desirable

  • Use of eCare
  • Personal and people development

    Essential

  • Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated.
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Team player
  • Specific requirements

    Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations


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