Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Registered Childrens nurses to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This role is part time, working 24 hours per week, usually over 3 days.

The Department Delivers Over 34,000 Appointments Per Year, Running a Combined Total Of 19.5 Days Per Week From 5 Different Sites At

University Hospital North Durham (UHND)

Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)

Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)

Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)

Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)

Main duties of the job

In Addition To Supporting Clinics Delivered By Consultants, Nurse Specialists And a Range Of Other Professionals From Paediatrics And Other Care Groups, You'll Be Performing/supporting a Wide Range Of Clinical Investigations/procedures, Including

Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)

Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per week

Nurse led allergy skin prick testing

Oral food challenges

Patient education and the development of emergency care plans

Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations

Administration of monoclonal antibodies

Endocrine tests

About Us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1131

Job locations

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new skills.

This is a Trustwide role. The base is Bishop Auckland Hospital, however there will be ther requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new skills.

This is a Trustwide role. The base is Bishop Auckland Hospital, however there will be ther requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required

Person Specification

Statutory Registration Essential

Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)

Experience Essential

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
Safeguarding children experience
Previous nursing experience

Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
Ability to manage own workload
Good IT skills

Desirable

Competent in skin prick testing

Qualifications Essential

RN (Child)
Evidence of continuing professional development/ study

Desirable

Venepuncture training and competence
Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
Health related diploma/degree

Special Requirements Essential

Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post

Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential

Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)

Experience Essential

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
Safeguarding children experience
Previous nursing experience

Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
Ability to manage own workload
Good IT skills

Desirable

Competent in skin prick testing

Qualifications Essential

RN (Child)
Evidence of continuing professional development/ study

Desirable

Venepuncture training and competence
Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
Health related diploma/degree

Special Requirements Essential

Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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