Band 6 - Sister / Charge Nurse, Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford

Band 6 - Sister / Charge Nurse, Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f8cbf99cbb1642d09591375689015933

Full Job Description

Our team consists of dedicated paediatric nurses who are supported by paediatric consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, and care support workers. We also have a committed paediatric development team within Children's Services, offering a variety of professional learning and development opportunities to enhance your experience at West Herts:

Triage and initial assessment trainingVenepuncture and cannulation trainingPaediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certificationCritical Care Development courseTrauma Level 1 competenciesIntravenous (IV) and Central Access courseSpecialty study days focused on topics such as diabetes and oncologySpecialty Link roles to support the unitTrust leadership and development course

Our unit collaborates closely with the Children's Emergency Department, providing opportunities to work across both the Paediatric Assessment Unit and the Children's Emergency Department for additional development upon request.

We are actively seeking to recruit a Band 6 nurse who is motivated to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment during the initial phases of our developing service. The ideal candidate will possess experience in an acute paediatric setting, including handling emergency situations, and demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for delivering high-quality care to Children and Young People (C&YP). Additionally, you will have experience in shift management and be eager to further develop your leadership skills as the service expands while promoting clinical excellence within our team.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance

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