An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Paediatric Nurses to work on Puffin Ward at the Royal Derby Hospital.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated registered children's nurses to work within our Paediatric Ward.
The ward is set up with up to 15 beds caring for patients aged 0-18 years, encompassing medical, surgical, and mental health needs.
The post will involve a variety of shifts over a 7-day week, including bank holidays, rotating between night and day shifts.
Discussion surrounding working hours will be had at interview, for part-time and full-time working.
Main duties of the job
Our paediatric department provides inpatient services for children aged 0-18 years. The department has a committed philosophy of Family Centred Care where parents/carers are actively encouraged to be involved in their baby/child's care with support and education from the nursing staff.
Applicants' main duties:
* Care planning
* Observations
* Care of medical, surgical, and mental health patients
* Medicine administration
* Risk assessing
* Safeguarding
* Family centred care
Closing date of applications: 25 November 2024
Interview date: 9 December 2024
About us
As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we recognize the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best health outcomes for the local population by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and are becoming embedded in all aspects of our operations.
In return, we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB; this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION
Essential
* Current NMC Registration
* Paediatric Qualification
* Analytical and judgemental skills
* Planning and organisational skills
* Knowledge training and experience
Desirable
* Flexibility according to the needs of the service
* Previous experience of Children's Inpatients
Communication
Essential
* Demonstrable communication skills
Desirable
* Mentorship course
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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