Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for Paediatric Staff Nurse roles within our Children's Intensive Care Unit at Staffordshire Children's Hospital Royal Stoke. Main duties of the job All Children's ICU Nurses will work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Sister and Senior Clinical Nurses to deliver safe and effective quality care. The post holder will provide effective family centered nursing care underpinned by evidence based practice. Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care needs of children and families/carers within the ward or department in order to provide and maintain a high standard of informed and effective holistic care following a formal period of preceptorship. To support teaching and supervision of all members of the team and pre-registration nursing students. To work a mixture of day and night shifts as well as rotate to other clinical areas as requested, to meet the demands of the service and fulfil professional educational needs. To participate in the development of clinical audit, ensuring that a prominent nursing contribution is made. To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team To be responsible for updating own knowledge and skill in line with the NMC Code; and Trust policies / procedures. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6887462 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for a detailed view of the roles and responsibilities or contact Lena Russell, Ward Manager on 01782 676157 Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for a detailed view of the roles and responsibilities or contact Lena Russell, Ward Manager on 01782 676157 Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK NMC Registered Children's Nurse Desirable Critical Care Course Levels 1 & 2 (HDU) Critical Care Course Level 3 (PICU) Knowledge, Training, Experience Essential Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting Is able to recount/discuss the requirements for high standard of care Ability to use a computer Personal Qualities Essential Ability to use own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Effective Communication Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK NMC Registered Children's Nurse Desirable Critical Care Course Levels 1 & 2 (HDU) Critical Care Course Level 3 (PICU) Knowledge, Training, Experience Essential Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting Is able to recount/discuss the requirements for high standard of care Ability to use a computer Personal Qualities Essential Ability to use own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Effective 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. 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). 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. 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). 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)