Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Paediatric Nurse with at proven post registration experience to provide excellent nursing care as part of the innovative team on the PANDA Unit at Salford Royal Hospital.
As part of the busy A&E department at Salford Royal, The PANDA unit offers emergency care to over 20,000children every year.Children and families will present to triage, receive emergency care andas requiredspend time on the incorporated children's observation and assessment unit within Panda.
The diversity of clinical presentations range from minor illness and injuries to the much more serious major injury and illness. The multi-disciplinary team is led by a team of PaediatricMedical and Nursing EmergencyConsultants, Advanced Practitioners, Nursing sisters / Staff nurses, Integrated Community Nurses, Play Specialists, Care support workers / house keeper and Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
We are very passionate about the learning and development of all our staff on the Panda Unit as well as giving you the opportunity to play a key role in the continuing development of the service.
As the department is busy, flexibility is essential, as working hours will vary dependent on the needs of the department. You will be required to work a range of shifts, inclusive of weekends and nights.
If you have the motivation and the ability to work in a challenging clinical environment, we would welcome you to apply for this very exciting opportunity; to be part of a forward thinking,passionate and supportive team of professionals.
We are looking for an individual who has the ability to deal with sensitive/confidential issues, who is able to work independently whilst being a real team player. You should possess excellent communication skills, a wide range of knowledge and skills and experience of dealing with patients and families within a hospital setting.
There is room for hours negotiation - details can be discussed at interview
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Hannah.Dunleavy@pat.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual preference, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Hannah.Dunleavy@pat.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual preference, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
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
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Desirable
- Experience in PED
- Experience in acute setting
- Evidence of leadership / teaching
Registration and Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration (Child branch)
Desirable
- Degree or portfolio of evidence in nursing studies
- Additonal Nursing Studies / Courses
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Desirable
- Experience in PED
- Experience in acute setting
- Evidence of leadership / teaching
Registration and Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration (Child branch)
Desirable
- Degree or portfolio of evidence in nursing studies
- Additonal Nursing Studies / Courses
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience
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).