Nursing Associate, Safari Ward - Watford, United Kingdom - West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Description

Job overview

Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit?

Please note that this vacancy is for registered nurse associate on the NMC .

We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Nurse Educator.

The Safari Day Unit Department provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children's environment.
It is located 1st floor Maternity building and has its own designated 10 beds.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4
Nurse Associate with experience and a passion in general paediatrics.

Safari day unit caters for different specialities in surgery including ENT, dental, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, urology. In addition, we provide service in MRI, food challenges, endocrine test and ward attenders for prolong jaundiced.

The post holder should be a registered nurse associate, have excellent communication skills and be keen to promote clinical excellence within our team.

We are dedicated to supporting the development of our paediatric nurses and nursing associate within our service and offer continuing professional development including, PILS, Venepuncture and cannulation and progression to the pathway of band 5.

You will have a supernumerary period on commencing the post and will be allocated a mentor alongside the practice educator to support you.
The trust also has a well-established preceptorship programme which you will be part of which will also see you qualify as a student Supervisor by the end of your first year with us.

Working for our organisation

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.
To act as a role model and expert nurse associate practitioner.
To support the nursing team in managing the clinical area, including management of students and HCA.
To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of paediatric nurses.
The post holder could be required to work on any children's area according to the needs of the service.

Person specification

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