Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job Please note this vacancy is for Paediatric Student Nurses who have recently qualified or are due to qualify before the end of March 2025 If you are a passionate paediatric student nurse we welcome your application to join our rapidly-advancing Trust. Having recently undertaken an ambitious£5.1m projectto build our very own state-of-the-art children's emergency and trauma department, Southampton Children's Hospital is at the forefront of paediatric healthcare. Our dedicated children's hospital hosts a range of specialist paediatric services. This means that you have huge variety in the people you work with, the patients you see and the career pathways on offer to you. At UHS, we're guided by our values of putting patients first, always improving and working together. So if you're dedicated to patient care, inspired to make progressive improvements, and a great collaborator; we'd love you to join us. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-NM4580-C Job locations University Hospital Southampton / Princess Anne Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities SUPPORT FOR YOU To give you the strongest start in your career, we offer a comprehensive two-week induction and a well-supported preceptorship programme. There are plenty of opportunities to grow your career and take the lead as you progress, and were committed to supporting all our staff in achieving their personal and professional ambitions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that this advert is specifically for newly qualified paediatric nurses. If you have completed a dual field programme (child/adult, please specify in your application ) Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Job description Job responsibilities SUPPORT FOR YOU To give you the strongest start in your career, we offer a comprehensive two-week induction and a well-supported preceptorship programme. There are plenty of opportunities to grow your career and take the lead as you progress, and were committed to supporting all our staff in achieving their personal and professional ambitions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that this advert is specifically for newly qualified paediatric nurses. If you have completed a dual field programme (child/adult, please specify in your application ) Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register/registration pending Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Understanding of personal accountability Knowledge of own role within the team Awareness of evidence-based practice Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control Evidence of on-going personal development Able to use initiative Desirable Evidence of recent study Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register/registration pending Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Understanding of personal accountability Knowledge of own role within the team Awareness of evidence-based practice Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control Evidence of on-going personal development Able to use initiative Desirable Evidence of recent study Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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). 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address University Hospital Southampton / Princess Anne Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)