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Job overview

The Paediatric Assessment Unit are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking Band 6 Nurse to join an already established team to help develop the service offered. This currently sees patients referred for clinical assessment and/or treatment of surgical, medical or orthopaedic conditions from various sources, including GP's, A&E and Community Midwives.

The post holder should be a proactive, enthusiastic, and a motivated individual who along with the PAU Manager will help lead a small team to deliver a seamless service and high quality care to patients.

The PAU team are able to offer a structured orientation programme for the Band 6 nurse along with ongoing support to assist with progression within the role. Although this is advertised as a part time position, full time hours can be discussed during interview. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require,then apply today!

Main duties of the job

In liaison with the Unit Manager and fellow PAU Band 6 Nurses, the post holder will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.

In the absence of the PAU Manager (Band 7), the Band 6 nursing team will be responsible for the effective deployment of ward/department resources (including manpower), and will be able to follow escalation policies in a timely and comprehensive manner.

The post holder will assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

The Band 6 nurse will be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision for a defined group of patients.

Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. This is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.

This role includes working shift patterns including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.  

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations.  We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.