Flexible Paediatric Nurse

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Come and join our Skylark ward as a Registered Nurse, working as flexible as you want around your busy lifestyle. We are looking to join bank Nurses to support the current Skylark team who place children and families at the heart of everything they do.

Perhaps you have recently taken a break from the NHS and would like to ease back in by picking up the odd shift? Or you are looking to develop your career on a children's ward but would like to trial the busy ward environment first. We would love to hear from you and see how we can support.

You would ideally hold the R.S.C.N. or R.N. Child Branch qualification but consideration will be given to nurses who have transferable knowledge and skills. You would be highly motivated, innovative and willing to rise to the challenges that Paediatric nursing demands.

** THIS ROLE DOES NOT ATTRACT SPONSORSHIP **

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview assessment centre in person.

There is no option for this to be virtual and this will take place on Saturday 08th July 2023.

Main duties of the job

Why Apply? We are passionate about the care we give to babies, children and young people and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust. We truly have a dedicated and caring team who are always looking to share their passion for Children's Nursing to support others on the ward.About us: Skylark Ward is a modern, purpose-built 26 bedded inpatient ward for babies, children and young people from 1 day old up to 16-18 years. Within Skylark there is a two-bedded Paediatric High Dependency bay. We care for all different specialties including Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Young people with Mental Health Conditions and Ear, Nose and Throat speciality. We also have a 6 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit which is open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 21:30. An Excellent Location- the Trust is located close to Kettering Train Station which has direct links to London and other major cities.Our Trust has easy access to the A14 and M1.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-4979864-Bank-F

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Degree Educated
Ability to communicate with patients
Collaborative and a can work effectively in a team
Healthcare Experience

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Degree Educated
Ability to communicate with patients
Collaborative and a can work effectively in a team
Healthcare 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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