Job DescriptionBank Paediatric Nurse -Outpatients - Springfield Hospital - Bank HoursThe role:At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Outpatients team, and together, you’ll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where you’ll have ‘more time to care’.Where you’ll be based:Our hospital is conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford with plenty of free parking onsite. We also offer outreach clinics in Southend and Brentwood enabling you access to our expert consultants and diagnostics close to home. We are proud to work with over 200 of the most experienced and qualified consultants locally, most of whom also have substantive posts within the NHS. Our consultants are supported by a team of highly skilled and friendly nursing staff who have your care and comfort as their highest priority and our Resident Medical Officer who is on site 24 hours a day.Responsibilities:To deliver the highest achievable standards of care to paediatric patients within the OutpatientsTo deliver individualistic patient care whilst maintaining the patient’s safety, dignity and confidentiality.To follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.Act in accordance to Child Protection legislation.Ensures that the highest possible standard of patient care is maintained by self and other staff, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.Ensures all documentation is accurately recorded in line with NMC guidelines and company policy.Ensures the safe custody of controlled drugs in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.Acts as key communicator to consultants regarding their patients care and needs within designated specialities.Communicates relevant information to Senior nurse in chargeEnsures that equipment is in a good state of repair and serviced in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for patient care.Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.Patient assessment and referral skills.Is responsible for ensuring clinical care is of the highest standards and that all relevant documentation is current within designated specialities.Ensures that all patient care is delivered in accordance with professional body’s code of conduct.Protects the child’s rights, dignity and confidentiality at all times.Continually reviews and develops own and others clinical skills to ensure expected standards and service delivery are being met.Acts as the child’s advocate in the absence of the parent or legal guardian.Ensures that the child’s well-being and needs are being met in all departments.What you’ll bring with you:Current relevant NMC registrationPrevious experience working within Paediatrics and OutpatientsProven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independentlyFlexible and positive attitudeA warm, considerate and empathetic characterWhat we give back to you:Competitive hourly rates plus enhancementsFree DBSContributory pension schemeExcellent training and development opportunitiesFree parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)Free uniformAccess to Blue Light CardAbout us:Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Springfield Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.We care.It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
