Job summary
Are you paediatric nurse looking for a new opportunity? This could be the role for you! We are recruiting a paediatric nurse to support our paediatric outpatient clinics at Oldham and Rochdale as well as our elective and urgent paediatric surgical lists.
Working between our established outpatient and inpatient nursing teams you will provide effective, high quality, patient focussed care to the children and families that access our services.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your outpatient and surgical clinical skills and you will be supported by the Unit Manager, Paediatric Practice Educator and Paediatric Clinical Governance Co-ordinator in your own development with a bespoke 4 week induction to support your transition into the role. You will have access to our bespoke paediatric training days and an individual development programme to build on your existing skills, knowledge and experience.
Main duties of the job
As a paediatric outpatient/surgical nurse you will play a vital part in providing child and family focussed pre and post-operative care, promoting continuity within the patient journey. You will have the opportunity to be involved in developing and progressing quality improvement initiatives for outpatient provision and paediatric surgery for the Organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic paediatric nurse with a range of clinical skills and experience.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a focus on the Organisation's Kindness Collaborative which supports the way we work. We are fortunate to have a beautifully designed, bright and spacious inpatient unit incorporating Paediatric Inpatients, Critical Care, Surgery and a Paediatric Observation and Assessment area as well as paediatric outpatient departments on the Rochdale and Oldham sites. We have a large playroom and outdoor play area as well as a sensory room and facilities for young people to spend time away from their bed-space.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff - our NCA Family - provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Our Care Organisations are designed to operate within a group arrangement of hospitals, community, and healthcare services. Together they manage and are responsible for the day-to-day running of their hospital and community services, ensuring the safe delivery of high-quality care at scale.
Oldham Care Organisation is responsible for delivering healthcare services at the Royal Oldham Hospital and within thecommunity. The hospital has a full A&E department, including a specialist one for children, and offers a comprehensive range of acute and general surgical services, including vascular surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact InternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk
For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Charlotte Bennett for an informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact InternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk
For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Charlotte Bennett for an informal discussion.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Current UK Paediatric Nursing Registration
- Degree/Diploma in relevant subject
- Evidence based clinical knowldge
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving
Desirable
- CPD
- Involvement in teaching
- Outpatient experience
- Cannulation/venepuncture
Training and Development
Essential
- Previous Surgical Experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Current UK Paediatric Nursing Registration
- Degree/Diploma in relevant subject
- Evidence based clinical knowldge
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving
Desirable
- CPD
- Involvement in teaching
- Outpatient experience
- Cannulation/venepuncture
Training and Development
Essential
- Previous Surgical Experience
Desirable
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).