Bank Paediatric Nurse Band 5

The Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance. To assist senior nursing staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of paediatric care for the children and young people who attend the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) from their initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the inpatient ward. To 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. The Nurse will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures. The Nurse is expected to work with and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of Paediatric Outpatient Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neptune Children's Ward and the Paediatric Emergency Department. It is expected that the Nurse as a reflective practitioner will continue to develop their own capabilities and Nursing knowledge in line with the Trusts career pathway where education is supported. This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and will be reviewed as part of appraisal or when necessary. The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.Main duties of the job To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic individualised nursing care. To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout the assessment unit. It is an essential requirement that you take reasonable care of the cleanliness of your working environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times. To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process. The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures The many benefits of joining the Mid and South Essex Trust Bank are listed below:

• Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs (including risk assessments) according to an agreed model and document in accordance with Trust policy
Facilitate the implementation of all planned nursing actions, evaluate these actions and update care in accordance with the changing needs of the patient To be competent to work within a team to deliver care based on the needs of patients and their families to maintain continuity

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.