Overview

Paediatric Band 6 Development PostAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time/part time Band 6 Paediatric HDU Nurse as a developmental post, to join our HDU team on Tiger Safari Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative nurse with a keen interest in HDU who would like to further develop and enhance their clinical skills. You will be starting as a Band 5 nurse with the aim to be promoted to a Band 6 nurse once core clinical competencies have been achieved.As part of your role, you may be expected to take charge on the inpatient ward and provide care to oncology patients if required. If you are an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 Paediatric Nurse with excellent clinical skills, you can also apply for this post. Our HDU service consists of 4 commissioned Level 2 respiratory beds, as well as Level 1 HDU beds, on our general children''s inpatient ward, providing high quality care for children and young people up to the age of 16 years requiring high dependency care. This includes long term ventilation and acute NIV.We are a busy, high acuity unit, with a complex population of children presenting with a wide variety of pathology. To provide high quality care to children requiring Level 2 and Level 1 critical care interventions, including children who are long term tracheostomy or non-invasive ventilation, those on acute NIV and HFNC, children with DKA, and those on opiate infusions.To directly oversee HDU trained HCAs who are providing 1:1 HDU care on the ward. To assist paediatric, anaesthetic and STRS teams in caring for and optimising children who need retrieval for uplift to PICU care. To act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including band 5 nurses, student nurses and HDU trained health care support workers.Responsibilities

Directly oversee HDU trained HCAs providing 1:1 HDU care on the ward.Assist paediatric, anaesthetic and STRS teams in caring for and optimising children who need retrieval for uplift to PICU care.Act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including band 5 nurses, student nurses and HDU trained health care support workers.Contribute to HDU service development including fortnightly MDT meetings.Assist in facilitating simulation.Cascade and contribute to MDT training in areas such as tracheostomy management and ventilation.Complete train the trainer courses and contribute to parent competencies in tracheostomy care and long-term ventilation (LTV).Attend STRS and STPN networking and training events.Qualifications / Experience

Current Band 5 nurse with eligibility for development to Band 6, or an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Nurse.Excellent clinical skills with an interest in paediatric high dependency care.Ability to start at Band 5 with the aim of promoting to Band 6 once core clinical competencies are achieved.Willingness to take charge on the inpatient ward and provide care to oncology patients if required.Experience in HDU or critical care settings is advantageous.HDUs and Services

Our HDU service consists of Level 2 respiratory beds and Level 1 HDU beds on our general children''s inpatient ward, for children up to 16 years requiring high dependency care, including long-term ventilation and acute NIV.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities backgrounds, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamContacts for further details / informal visits

Name: Hannah LawrenceJob title: Matron for Children\''s ServicesEmail: h.lawrence4@nhs.netTelephone: 02088366226Jo GardnerEmail: joannegardner1@nhs.netMobile: 07502623850

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