Band 5 Registered Child Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Professional ResponsibilitiesAssess patient care needs and the development and implementation ofprogrammes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they areadministered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.Be aware of the principles of infection control.Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries.To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration , training if required.

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The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development with in the department / ward environment.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

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