An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Children's Nurse to join our friendly team within the Northern area at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for 37.5 hours per week on fixed term until Sept 2025.
We are an 18 bedded general Paediatric Unit that consists of 12 inpatient beds, 4 CAU and 2 HDU beds, providing care to a range of conditions such as mental health, surgical, ortho, respiratory and metabolic.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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More detail about the role
We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses, Paediatric Consultants and a range of Clinical Nurse Specialists, all supported by the Ward Manager and Paediatric Matron. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service for children and young people and benefits from having a Paediatric Clinical Educator and Paediatric Mental Health Liaison Nurse.
Working Pattern: Fixed term 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: Tuesday 11th Feb 2025
For further information please contact: Gemma Hayes, Paediatric Ward Manager, ghayes3@nhs.net, 01271 322704
Please note, this is a fixed term contract until Sept 2025. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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