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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Paediatric Staff nurse

The closing date is 07 June 2025

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Job summary

The Children and Young People's services at Spire Southampton is growing and offers both in and outpatient patient services. As a Paediatric Nurse, you will be integral in helping to develop this service.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities :

  • Providing 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
  • Liaising with 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
  • Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

20614

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities :

  • Providing 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
  • Liaising with 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
  • Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs
    • Who we're looking for
  • NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
  • EPALS
  • At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
  • Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
  • You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
  • Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
    • 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
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Health Assessment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Sharesave
  • Free DBS
  • Free Car park
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities :

  • Providing 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
  • Liaising with 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
  • Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs
    • Who we're looking for
  • NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
  • EPALS
  • At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
  • Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
  • You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
  • Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
    • 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
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Health Assessment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Sharesave
  • Free DBS
  • Free Car park
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below

    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

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Charlotte

    Charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

    07803628428

    Details

    Date posted

    07 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    20614

    Job locations

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


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