Senior Paediatric Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,152.00 to £62,310.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46152.00 - £62310.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Guernsey, GY4 6UU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | K0005-25-0097 |
Summary
To undertake the assessment of patients/clients with complex care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. To act as an advocate for the child and their family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services. To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs. To take responsibility for a defined group of patients. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care. To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and wellbeing of patients with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks. To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported. To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise, and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis. To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity. To promote an open and trusting relationships by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client. To contribute to the continuing development of Frossard Wards Philosophy. Participate in the internal rotation of day and night shifts within the unit. TRAINING AND EDUCATION To take a lead in the promotion of the health and wellbeing of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care. To act as a resource and supervisor to all staff working within the area. To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners. To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment. Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting. Maintain own continuing professional development needs in education, research, clinical and leadership skills. Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the children, particularly those with differing needs. To undertake in-house annual mandatory training as identified on the matrix. Create and participate in the audit of the clinical area. LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members. To co-ordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed. To assist in the development and review of policies, guidelines, protocols and procedures. To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs. To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. To assist with shift planning for the practice area including the efficient use of bank and agency staff. Promote the safety of the ward and the risk management process, by participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, and incident reporting. To lead on an agreed area of department management e.g. infectious control, tissue viability, child protection. Maintain a safe environment by ensuring that equipment is checked, clinical areas prepared for patients, faulty equipment is reported and withdrawn from service until repaired and that staff always perform in a professional manner. COMMUNICATION To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, considering their cultural background and cognitive functioning. To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences. To promote open and trusting relationships by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the child/young person. To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients, clients and all others. To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards. AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESEARCH ACTIVITY In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice and present findings through presentations. To utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care. To actively promote evidence-based practice in own practice and the practice of other members of staff involved in the care of the patient/client. To take a professional lead in one specific aspect of practice, ensuring that new initiatives are incorporated within the working practices of all staff. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.