Staff Nurse - Paediatric Assessment Unit
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-25-0468 |
Summary
Access, plan, implement, and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines. Support and provide patient education and health promotion. Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation, and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assist in setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care. Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting, and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Ensure the environment of care is safe, well-equipped, and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. Participate in the education and training of junior staff. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within the scope of role and professional practice. Proactively engage with Trust-wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice, e.g., intentional rounding, alcohol screening. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at the local level and then report the outcome to the line manager.