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Newly Registered Children's Nurse (Students qualifying 2024)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

AI generated summary

  • You must qualify as a Registered Children's Nurse in 2024, embody Trust values, complete a 12-month preceptorship, embrace training, collaborate, and be flexible in work patterns.
  • You will provide high-quality nursing care, assess and plan treatments, collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, promote safe practices, engage in professional development, and enhance patient care quality.

Requirements

  • - Are you due to qualify as a Registered Children's Nurse in 2024?
  • - Commitment to the Trust's values: Include, Respect and Improve.
  • - Completion of a 12 month children's nurse preceptorship program.
  • - Willingness to participate in bespoke training throughout the preceptorship.
  • - Ability to work collaboratively with peers and support networks in 4 children's areas.
  • - Openness to personal and professional development.
  • - Eligible for consideration if previously on placement with ENHT or not.
  • - Flexibility in work patterns, with a positive approach to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • - Provide high-quality nursing care to children and their families in a variety of settings.
  • - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for children and their families.
  • - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
  • - Support and mentor junior staff and students as required.
  • - Promote safe evidence-based practice in line with national and local guidelines.
  • - Participate in continuing professional development and maintain professional registration.
  • - Engage in learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge specific to children's nursing.
  • - Contribute to the development of nursing standards and clinical governance.
  • - Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
  • - Address the individual needs of patients and families, ensuring dignity and respect.

FAQs

What is the qualification requirement for this job?

You must be due to qualify as a Registered Children's Nurse in 2024.

Is there a preceptorship program for new nurses?

Yes, we offer a 12-month children's nurse preceptorship program with bespoke training and support throughout the duration.

What areas will I rotate through during the training program?

You will rotate through Children's Emergency Department, Bluebell inpatient ward, children's day services, and children's community nursing.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we prioritize personal and professional development and will work with you to grow in your role and pursue your career interests.

Can I express an interest in a specific area after the rotational program?

Yes, after completing the rotation program, you will have the opportunity to express your interest in your chosen area within acute services.

Are applicants from previous placements with ENHT welcomed?

Yes, we welcome applicants from students who have been on placement with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust as well as those who have not.

What hospitals are part of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust?

The hospitals include The Lister Hospital in Stevenage, New Queen Elizabeth II in Welwyn Garden City, Hertford County in Hertford, and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood.

How do we accommodate employees needing reasonable adjustments?

We encourage applicants needing reasonable adjustments for disabilities or life events to inform us, so we can consider your application fairly and support you during the selection process.

What is the work-life balance like at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust?

We are committed to a positive work-life balance and support flexible working patterns for our employees, considering all requests on a formal basis balanced against service needs.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about this position?

You can contact Jen Claridge, Children's practice development nurse, at jclaridge@nhs.net or by telephone at 01438 288626.

We provide hospital care at the Lister, Hertford County, New QEII hospitals and the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

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Mission & Purpose

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust provides healthcare services across hospitals in East and North Hertfordshire. They offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, elective surgery, and specialist treatments. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, aiming to enhance the health and well-being of their community and focuses on providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to meet the diverse needs of the people they serve.