Job summary
We recognise how daunting starting at a new place of work may be. Whilst we have over 11,000 staff working here at CUH, we pride ourselves on our community atmosphere and positive team spirit. Our aim is to provide you with a supportive and inclusive environment in which you can thrive. We are committed to helping you with your on-going professional development, through our comprehensive learning & development training programmes.
We are seeking experienced Paediatric nurses with at least a year experience with your NMC pin & exceptional clinical and communication skills - With a clear focus to provide the highest quality care to their patents.
If there is a specific area of work that you are particularly interested in, please include this information within your supporting statement on your application form.
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Main duties of the job
Please see below for the areas we are currently recruiting for:
PICU/HDU - Provides care to all children aged 0-16 years requiring intensive or high dependency treatment. CUH provides a regional trauma /neurosurgical service for the eastern region. 13 beds in total for PICU and HDU.
NICU - The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is part of the East of England Neonatal operational delivery network. 40 cots designated as 12 ITU, 16 HDU and 12 SCBU. The unit admits sick new-born babies which includes prematurity, surgical, neuro-critical care and neurosurgery.
Paediatric Day Unit- Clinic Area for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology patients throughout the Eastern region. 6 bedded recovery area following procedures and also day case Chemotherapy. Open Mon- Fri.
Charles Wolfson Ward- Provides care for babies up to 6 weeks of age , with conditions such as jaundice, sepsis and poor feeding. Accepts admissions/transfers from NICU, as well as emergency admissions. 12 bedded ward.
Clinic 6- Looks after children from 0-18 years of age. The children coming to the clinic come to see a doctor or nurse as a follow up appointment. The children coming to clinic have a wide variety of illnesses and conditions so there are many different doctors and nurses in the clinic. The clinic is open from 08:30 until 17:30 Monday to Friday.
Please list you area(s) of interest in your supporting statement.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 23rd July 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 23rd July 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration RSCN/RN (child) (part 8 or 15) ? 2 Basic Level Child protection training
Desirable
- Advanced level child protection training Evidence of continuing professional development Relevant teaching and assessing course/ mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering evidenced based nursing care without supervision, to children in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a high dependency or critical care areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues ? Evidence of up to date paediatric nursing skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing
Skills
Essential
- Competent to care for children and their families in a safe an effective manner without direct supervision ? Effective team member
Desirable
- Advocate of paediatric nursing Evidence of excellent team work Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Evidence of effective communication skills Motivated and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration RSCN/RN (child) (part 8 or 15) ? 2 Basic Level Child protection training
Desirable
- Advanced level child protection training Evidence of continuing professional development Relevant teaching and assessing course/ mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering evidenced based nursing care without supervision, to children in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a high dependency or critical care areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues ? Evidence of up to date paediatric nursing skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing
Skills
Essential
- Competent to care for children and their families in a safe an effective manner without direct supervision ? Effective team member
Desirable
- Advocate of paediatric nursing Evidence of excellent team work Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Evidence of effective communication skills Motivated and enthusiastic
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division E
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)