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Job overview

Following the development of a state of the art children's emergency department and observation unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate nursing associate to join our friendly team and work in first class facilities. Where theÌý care and experience of our children & young people is paramount.

This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and leadership skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment.

You are a registered nursing associate with a professional approach to delivering high quality, patient focused care. Our Children’s Practice Development Nurse works as part of the nursing team to provide support for your orientation and ongoing professional development.

Please note that short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request.

Main duties of the job

• To provide direct patient care to an allocated group of children or young people, including undertaking all required patient observations reporting any results outside of normal parameters to the nurse in charge or your named supervisor.
• Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people patients, and their families
• Establish and maintain effective communication with children, young people and their families.
• To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping.
• Communicate with children and young people and their families about their care and what is expected to happen and answer any general enquires signposting them to facilities should this be required.
• To follow the treatment plan for children and young people and administer medication where appropriate and within scope of professional practice
• To maintain confidentiality about the child/young people’s admission and treatment at all timesÌý
• To be fully aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department.

Working for our organisation

Working for the organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• Ìý ÌýAs part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Ìý ÌýWe offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. Ìý
• Ìý ÌýWe provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Why work for us?
• Ìý ÌýWe’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• Ìý ÌýAs an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Ìý ÌýGreater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

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What do we stand for?
• Ìý ÌýOur vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ìý ÌýOur mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ìý ÌýOur CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.