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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurses to join our team as we are expanding our workforce in the Emergency Department.

Are you highly motivated and an enthusiastic nurse looking for a new challenge?

Then come and join our fabulous team of health professionals in the Emergency Department at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.

We recognise that nurses are seeking a career pathway and development opportunities.  Staff are supported by a Clinical Practice Facilitator and are part of a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse development and appraisal group. We are enhancing our orientation and education programme to ensure that our staff received not only the extended clinical skills and knowledge that they require but also to ensure that have the personal support to work in a challenging clinical environment.

We have a very proactive education program, within the Emergency Department to include enhanced clinical skills such as suturing, x-ray ordering.  Staff are supported and encouraged to develop the many skills and knowledge required to look after our diverse patient group. Staff are also encouraged to be part of the many Quality Improvement projects that we facilitate in-house with support from the Quality Improvement Centre.

You will need to have a minimum of 6 months post registration experience and be able to evidence your own professional development.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care Responsibilities
1 To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

2 To provide holistic, family-centred and child-focussed care.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities
1 To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes.

2 To complete professional portfolio demonstrating reflective practice.

Research and Development Responsibilities
1 To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research.

2 To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.

3 To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.

Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities
1 To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.

2 To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services. e.g Clinical Governance.

3 To uphold quality initiatives that improves ‘customer care’ and enhances the interface between staff, patients and visitors.

Resource Management Responsibilities
1 To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.