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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
0 days (Bank)
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Flexible Working)
Job ref
343-5582080-AL-SB-P
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Epsom & St Helier
Town
Epsom and St Helier
Salary
£20.25 - £31.01 Bank
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
19/05/2024 23:59

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Bank Registered ED Paediatric Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

 

Job overview

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Peadiatric ED Nurse to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of peadiatric nursing care. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse. Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.

Working for our organisation

  • "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
  • OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
  • Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
  • Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patientsand carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.- Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge whenchanges in circumstances may affect patient care.- Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.- Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of- Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit- Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.- Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.- Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.- To develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.- To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.- Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 6 Months Experience

Professional Registration

Essential criteria
  • Professional Registration

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sean Brown
Job title
Recruitment Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02082962626