Job summary
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to work in Paediatric Outpatient's at our Basildon Hospital site and Billericay Health Centre.
The appointable applicant will will be responsible for the effective running of Paediatric Clinics including Diabetes, Oncology, Sickle Cell, Surgical, Cardiology and Endocrine Clinics working alongside a dedicated team of Paediatric Consultants and Paediatric Nurses.
Main duties of the job
- Running of the peadiatric outpatients department.
- Support the phlebotomy service and provide venapuncture to the service user.
- Promote good communication channels amongst staff enhancing good team work
- Undertake daily checks of equipment and report when faulty
- To carry out nursing duties as requested by the senior team
- To deputize for senior team when required or necessary
- To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will work within peadiatric outpatients and be responsible for the effective running of peadiatric clinics including diabetes, oncology, sickle cell, surgical, cardiology and endocrine, working alongside a dedicated team of consultants and peadiatric nurses.
- Support the peadiatric phlebotomy service, that is held within the department, ensuring patients and their families are receiving an excellent family led service.
- Support the paediatric allergy and respiratory service, and will learn to become competent in skin prick testing and food challenges, as well as epipen training.
- You will run pre assessment clinics, and ensure that children and their families are prepared for surgery
For further details , please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
NMC Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Venapuncture and cannulation competent
Minimum 2 years Paediatric Nursing Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Paediatric Outpatient Experience
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL