Paediatric Charge Nurse/Junior Sister
Job Description
Job title: Paediatric Charge Nurse/Junior Sister
Company: NHS
Job description: Responsible for the assessment of clients both adult and paediatric entering the Emergency Department, prioritisation of treatment, delivery of care and evaluation.The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.As a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse the post holder will be overallin-charge of the department on a shift basisMain duties of the jobTo work in all areas of the department as required, in line with need and own scope of competence.To demonstrate specialist emergency care expertise underpinned by theory and incorporate evidence-based practiceTo maintain accountability and demonstrate skills in undertaking assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with emergency care needs without supervision.To take responsibility of the accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of clinical data in relation to emergency care patients and take appropriate action.To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required.To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of careTo prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectivelyJust some of the duties.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted13 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata if applicableContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-9304QEHJob locationsQEQMMARGATECT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationClinical skills and experienceEssential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience; at least 2 years within an Emergency Department
- Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Experience of delivering presentations
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Leadership skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
QualificationsEssential
- Registered Children’s Nurse
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Specialist paediatric ED or critical care course ILS/ALS/APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- ATNC / TNCC or equivalent
Person SpecificationClinical skills and experienceEssential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience; at least 2 years within an Emergency Department
- Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Experience of delivering presentations
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Leadership skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
QualificationsEssential
- Registered Children’s Nurse
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Specialist paediatric ED or critical care course ILS/ALS/APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- ATNC / TNCC or equivalent
Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
