Job summary
Job Title : Registered Paediatric Nurse
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 Paediatric Nurse
Trust : - Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Location : - Croydon
Pay Rates : £ to £ or £ to £ dependant on hospital and either inner or outer
Shift Patterns : - Flexible
About the Trust -
Croydon Health Services NHS Trustprovides services across hospitals, clinics, and within the community. With the Trust providing more than 100 specialist services to one of the youngest populations in London, Croydon is a busy, exciting, and diverse place to work. Croydon University Hospital also has an on-site nursery, gym facilities and affordable rental accommodation is available.
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 youll 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. PuttingPeople in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank andcaring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
14. Weeklypay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
15. BlueLight Card NHS Discount Provider
16. Firstchoice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
17. Our teamis always happy to help- access our support line any time.
18. Workingoptions to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility towork the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
19. Trainingand development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
20. Exploredifferent wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
21. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'llget access to member activities such as member of the month, memberappreciation 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.