Staff Nurse, Paediatric A&E - Part Time

There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are currently recruiting Band 5 Paediatric nurses, to work within our Paediatric Emergency Department who are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to excellent patient experience and care, to join our team.

We have a 24 hour paediatric ED and it is an exciting time as we are shaping the urgent care provisions and the Emergency care for Children and Young People in the Trust.

We encourage staff to develop both clinically and managerially and we provide a comprehensive induction program, preceptorship and in-house training. We are also pleased to offer rotational positions within the paediatric areas if requested. All new staff are fully supported by the team, Unit Manager, Matron, Clinical Practice Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists (Paediatrics).

If you are looking to work within a friendly, dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues then this is the place to be. Good communication skills and a positive approach to work are essential. We encourage staff to take the opportunities available to develop their skills and their career by promoting rotation throughout our Children's Services.

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of ASPH Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care

In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients

To contribute towards developing and maintain a suitable and stimulating learning and environment

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS  are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Practice nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and procedures.

Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs for patients in the emergency department, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care.

Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.

Maintain up to date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information.

With the sister/charge nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

To have an understanding of the Safeguarding policies and procedures and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk.

Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will…