We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Paediatric Nurse to join our supportive and forward-thinking team in delivering excellent, child-centred care.
Frimley Park Hospital's Paediatric Emergency Department currently sees almost 30,000 children per year between the ages of 0-17 with varying needs ranging from minor injuries and illnesses to trauma and resus.
We have a local and national reputation for delivering a consistently high standard of clinical care, which we are extremely proud of. We believe in part that it is due to the focus on the training and development that we offer to our staff.
With a dedicated practice development lead and staff nurse development programme providing you support in learning and developing key areas such as emergency nurse skills, plastering, minor injury assessment and paediatric life support. Alongside we offer both internal and external opportunities to develop leadership skills, ED specialist course and departmental SIM.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team of nurses, health care assistants and care assistants and be responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care.
The fast-paced environment of Paediatrics ED means our staff have to be adaptable in adjusting their priorities as patient and department needs change rapidly. We are looking for motivated and flexible nurses that are able to adapt to this ever-changing environment, whilst keeping patient safety and compassion at the forefront of everything they do.
Please note: you must have current (or pending) UK NMC registration.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RNC)
* APLS or equivalent
* Module in emergency care
Experience
* Ideally some post-registration nursing experience. Would consider newly qualified based on experience/interview.
Skills & Knowledge
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
* IT literate
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to effectively prioritise and time manage
* Knowledge of EPR systems
* SLIP or equivalent mentorship course
Special Requirements
* Flexible approach to working including working unsociable hours reflective to departmental requirements
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.
£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum incl HCAS
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