Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What youll be responsible for:
1. To always maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families.
2. Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
3. Persuade patients and families to co-operate with treatment for their well-being, effectively deal with anxious relatives.
4. Ensure parents/carers and the child (when appropriate), can agree and/or negotiate care.
5. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title : - Registered Nurse - Paediatric
Trust: - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: - Worcester
Pay Rate : £ - £
Shift Patterns: Flexible
About the Trust -
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides a wide range of hospital-based and community services across Worcestershire with specialist services including oncology, radiotherapy, stroke services and cardiac stenting. Nestled between Birmingham and the Cotswolds, with excellent road, bus and rail links, Worcestershire provides the opportunity to experience both city and country life.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a Paediatric Nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What you can add:
6. Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead
7. Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient
8. Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
9. Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
10. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Paediatric hospital environment within the last 3 years
11. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
12. A Paediatric Nursing Degree
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
13. Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
14. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
15. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
16. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
17. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
18. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
19. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
20. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
21. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
22. A Paediatric Nursing Degree
Experience
Essential
23. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric A&E Nurse
24. environment within the last 3 years.
25. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with
26. current nursing practices.