Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered children's nurse to work within the Nottingham Children's Orthopedic team to assist with the orthopedic pre assessment clinics.
You will work closely with children, parents, anesthetist, surgeons and multi-disciplinary colleagues to ensure every child is fully assessed supported and ready for their surgical journey.
You will be hospital based with a responsibility to see children in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion for the delivery of high quality clinical care and the support and development of others.
You will be an effective team player but also able to plan and organise your own workload, possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to teach families and health professionals.
You will be working as part of a dynamic and forward thinking multi-professional team, offering key opportunities to develop your career as a nurse specialist within orthopedics.
You will be conducting thorough nursing pre assessments for children scheduled for orthopaedic procedures.
You will provide education and reassurance to children, young people and their families about upcoming procedures.
About us
'With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.'
Nottingham Children's Hospital has a large team of nurse specialists managed by a specialist nurse matron to optimise support and career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse within an established multi-professional team caring for children and young people with orthopedics conditions and following trauma.
You will be hospital based supporting the preassessment clinic to assist to ensure every child is fully assessed supported and ready for their surgical journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse within an established multi-professional team caring for children and young people with orthopedics conditions and following trauma.
You will be hospital based supporting the preassessment clinic to assist to ensure every child is fully assessed supported and ready for their surgical journey.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child
- BSc/BA in nursing
- Demonstrable teaching qualification
Desirable
- Experience in orthopedics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge of general paediatrics
- Ability to demonstrate IT skills Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
- Expierence in orthopedic care and plastering
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of supervising and mentoring other clinical staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to implement change and innovation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child
- BSc/BA in nursing
- Demonstrable teaching qualification
Desirable
- Experience in orthopedics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge of general paediatrics
- Ability to demonstrate IT skills Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
- Expierence in orthopedic care and plastering
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of supervising and mentoring other clinical staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to implement change and innovation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).