Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - As and When Required
- Job ref
- Bank - Paeds RN May
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MSE Broomfield/Southend\Basildon
- Town
- Chelmsford/Basildon/Southend
- Salary
- 18.53 ph
- Closing
- 31/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Bank - Registered Nurse Paediatrics - Band 5
Band 5
Job overview
JOB SUMMARY - Paediatrics Specific
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the
- To act as team leader including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance
- The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and
- To act as a positive role model at all
Main duties of the job
Key working Relationships
Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Ensure all nursing records are completed in accordance with Southend Hospital policies and NMC standards for records and record keeping.
Main Duties
Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies.
Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings.
Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust
policies.
Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current
evidence based research findings.
Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.
Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing
needs of the patient.
To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education
Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters
affecting patient care.
Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information,
enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
To commence discharge planning on admission, co-ordinate through to the safe discharge of
patients from hospital, as per Southend University Hospital NHS Trust Discharge Policy.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate
interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members
of the multidisciplinary team.
Positively contribute to the process of change within the ward.
Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection
control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation.
Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and
Custody of Medicinal Products.
Please see attached JD for full details
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
Expereince
Essential criteria
- Paediatrics experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bnak Recruitment
- Job title
- Bank Recruitment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004430160
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