Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 who is an to join our friendly team within our elective and emergency surgical units. As part of the paediatric service we work closely with our assessment unit, paediatric accident and emergency and also the surgical units.
We are a 20 bed inpatient unit which cares for children from 0 - 16 years under a range of specialities. Specialities include paediatrics, plastics, maxillo-facial, ears nose and throat, general surgery and orthopaedics to name but a few. On Phoenix we care for children both with medical and surgical needs. Of the 20 beds two are high dependency beds (HDU) we are co-located with the paediatric assessment unit (PAU).
Working alongside the nursing staff we are lucky to have a team of Hospital Play Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists that are invaluable in helping both patients and parents through procedures. The Clinical Practice Facilitators assist in the teaching and supporting of our team.
Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all timestheir privacy and dignity.
Assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Contribute to supporting the Charge Nurse / Ward Manager
To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- 1-2 years experience
- English and Maths GCSEs
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Experience working in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- 1-2 years experience
- English and Maths GCSEs
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Experience working in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Good communication skills
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).
