Job overview

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Paediatric Nurse seeking a fulfilling career within an innovative trust? Would you like to work with a passionate team who strive to deliver care to paediatric patients in the Mid Essex area? 

Within paediatrics you will find a wide range of ages as we care for children from birth until their 16th Birthday with a mix of specialities. This includes Paediatrics, Plastics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxilla Facial and Ears Nose and Throat to name a few.

As part of the team you are supported by a range of clinical nurse specialists including Asthma and Allergy, Epilepsy and Oncology. There is also a team of practice facilitators who support the staff with training and development.

We also have a Paediatric Assessment Unit based on the ward and the teams within paediatric departments work closely together. This includes the Paediatric Assessment Unit Phoenix Ward and Paediatric Emergency Department.

As a member of the team you will form a part of the multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the best care to our patients and their family.

As part of your role;

You will provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity.

Assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document, holistic, high quality and individualised family centred care which respects babies and their families personal dignity and beliefs.

 Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.

 Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, parents/carers, relatives and visitors

Act as a mentor to students and preceptor to newly qualified staff.

 To participate and contribute to teaching and assessing of newly qualified staff and students, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice.

 To facilitate the development of all staff.

 Assist in the management of the ward budget and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.

To co-ordinate the ward / department for a span of duty in the absence of a more senior nurse and take responsibility for reporting to the Matron any adverse events or situations which may affect the ability of the team to provide safe and effective care to the patients. 

 Is proactive in the continuing development of the family centred care environment.

 Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.