Job summary
Boring it is not - no two days are ever the same!
An exciting opportunity to join the Outpatient Department
The Outpatient Department is a very busy area caring for children 0-16yrs.
The type of care needed in Outpatients is different from the care given on a ward as we only have a short time to get it right. Sometimes this maybe the very first time a family has visited BCH. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for the smooth running of the clinical areas and to provide quality care. We see our patients as individuals and aim for their visit to be as fun and free from trauma as possible. The Department strives towards providing high quality care, which is enhanced whilst involving the child, young person and family in all decision making regarding their care. Whilst facilitating this service we strive to keep the best interests of patients as paramount.
Are you?
- An experienced qualified nurse looking for a challenge
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Enjoy pace and variety
- able to demonstrate an ability to lead a team
- Interested in all aspects of ambulatory care
We can offer you
- Opportunity to become a member of a dynamic and supportive team
- Induction and Preceptorship program
- In house training and Professional development tailored to your needs
- Opportunities to express and develop ideas
- Family friendly working patterns ( Full time and Part time)
Main duties of the job
To deliver safe, effective and high-quality care to children and their families
JOB INFORMATION
Working in the Outpatient departments consisting of 3 separate areas across the trust, team approach is essential to supportive quality care. The team consists of the outpatient manager, Band 6 and band 5 registered nurses and clinical support workers. Within the outpatient department, multidisciplinary staff from doctors to specialist nurses and allied workers work closely with the outpatient team in order to facilitate excellent care provision.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- RN-Child Branch/RSCN
- Appropriate specialist experience within a surgical/general Paediatric setting
- Mentor and Assessors or equivalent (SLAIP)
- NMC current registration
- Delivery of both safe and high standards of nursing care to children and families
- Ability to understand and respond in emergencies
- Competent in aspects of scope of professional practice
- Demonstrates a mature attitude to role and responsibilities
- Ability to recognise the need for immediate medical intervention/safeguarding management
- Experience of working with children of all ages
- Occupational health clearance
- Evidence of good health
- Professional appearance
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice from previous employment
- Ability to recognise and manage children and families with learning disabilities/sensory deficits
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH