Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse- Out Patients Department

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

Are you a Paediatric Staff Nurse who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families? If your answer is YES, we want you to come and join our team in the Treehouse Children's Out Patient Department at Stepping Hill Hospital.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Treehouse family, working in our Children's Out Patient Department.

We are looking for a Paediatric nurse to join our expert outpatient team, experienced or newly qualified you will be supported by the Paediatric Education Team to build your individual development plan . You will work closely with all members of the multi disciplinary team within the department and within the wider organisation.

Applicants must be registered with the UK NMC registration.

Main duties of the job

We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you a bespoke development plan, tailored to your unique career aspirations .

Team focused and hard working, you'll be committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients whilst supporting your colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trust's values. If this sounds like the job for you then come and join our fantastic team.

The post holder must be organised, responsive and flexible in coordinating and leading outpatient clinics and supporting Specialist Nursing teams.

They must also be trained or prepared to train in phlebotomy and partake in nurse led clinics.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

362-A-24-6578347-A

Job locations

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient Care

Assessing the individual's care needs, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.

Working in partnership with relatives and carers to develop and implement /improve standards of patient care.

Liaising with staff from multi-disciplines in matters relating to patient care and equipment relevant to nursing care.

Maintain accurate and timely patients records and documentation ensuring confidentiality.

To uphold the Trusts dignity and respect standards.

Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.

Using professional judgements is able to analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately.

Maintaining high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.

Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient Care

Assessing the individual's care needs, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.

Working in partnership with relatives and carers to develop and implement /improve standards of patient care.

Liaising with staff from multi-disciplines in matters relating to patient care and equipment relevant to nursing care.

Maintain accurate and timely patients records and documentation ensuring confidentiality.

To uphold the Trusts dignity and respect standards.

Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.

Using professional judgements is able to analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately.

Maintaining high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.

Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current 1st level UK Registration RSCN or RN(child)

Desirable

  • Preparation for Mentorship certificate or experience as a student assessor/supervisor.
  • Relevant post registration course appropriate to the clinical area

Communication

Essential

  • Computer literacy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in paediatric clinical areas
  • Experience of delivering paediatric patient care

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising others

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current 1st level UK Registration RSCN or RN(child)

Desirable

  • Preparation for Mentorship certificate or experience as a student assessor/supervisor.
  • Relevant post registration course appropriate to the clinical area

Communication

Essential

  • Computer literacy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in paediatric clinical areas
  • Experience of delivering paediatric patient care

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising others

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister Out patient Department

Carmel Fox

Carmel.fox@stockport.nhs.uk

01614192167

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

362-A-24-6578347-A

Job locations

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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