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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Specialist Nurse - CYP

The closing date is 18 September 2025

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Registered Nurse - Children and Young People | CYP | Band 5/6 equivalent dependent on experience | Permanent | Full Time Hours | Spire Bristol Hospital | Bristol

The Children and Young People service at Spire Bristol Hospital are looking for an experienced Paediatric Staff Nurse to join the team, offering outpatient and day surgery services. You will provide pre and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time. You will liaise with their parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions

Working hrs/Days: Rota - 07:00 - 15:00, 13:00 - 21:00, 08:30 - 16:30, 20:30 - 07:30. this will be worked as part of a team 5 out of 7 days

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assess children and young peoples health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
  • Assist in the delivery of care to meet the child and families health and wellbeing needs
  • Delivering excellent post-surgical care to paediatric patients
  • Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
  • Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
  • Promote and be advocate for children and young peoples equality, diversity and rights.
  • Ensure all child and young peoples safeguarding needs are assessed and acted on as per local and LSCB policies
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team
  • To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.

About us

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

24172

Job locations

The Glen, Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

  • Be NMC registered Nurse with a Childrens qualification - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
  • Experience of workingwithin a paediatric department.
  • Have the ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff
  • Flexibility is essential for this opportunity to support the needs of the growing service covering inpatients and outpatients
  • It would be desirable to have phlebotomy and paediatric ILS, or be willing to complete a ABI course
  • Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients with good time management skills.
  • A surgical background is highly desirable.

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

  • Be NMC registered Nurse with a Childrens qualification - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
  • Experience of workingwithin a paediatric department.
  • Have the ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff
  • Flexibility is essential for this opportunity to support the needs of the growing service covering inpatients and outpatients
  • It would be desirable to have phlebotomy and paediatric ILS, or be willing to complete a ABI course
  • Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients with good time management skills.
  • A surgical background is highly desirable.

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

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.

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.

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

The Glen, Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

The Glen, Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Mark Ballard

Mark.Ballard@spirehealthcare.com

+447548760637

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

24172

Job locations

The Glen, Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


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