Registered Children's Nurse, Band 5

• Registered Children's Nurse with current registration status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and able to meet the revalidation requirements or working towards NMC registration
• A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential
• An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity
• Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure
• An understanding of evidence-based practice
• IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems
• Organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Child Protection policies and procedures.

• The ability to work cohesively with all members of the team
• The ability to communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be pro-active and take initiative
• Act as a good role model for others to follow
• Liaison with Acute and Community Support Services

• Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, supporting the patient, family and other staff as required.
• Recognise the need to escalate the deterioration of a patient condition to the appropriate staff member.
• Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, wards and departments as required.
• Work independently to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care in accordance within established nursing procedures and policies.
• Discharge planning in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
• To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures.
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times
• Ensure the safe handling of valuables and property of all patients

• Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to deliver and evidence-based service.

Essential

• Active registration with the UK NMC as a Registered Children's Nurse or working towards
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Child Protection policies and procedures.