By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you will be responsible for:
* Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead and working with patients' families and carers to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient.
* Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.
* Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Paediatric Nurse
Trust: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Main hospitals Plymouth.
Pay Rates:
Shift Patterns: Start times can range from as early as 7:30am to as late as 7:30pm, with finish times from 7:30am to 10pm. Earlies, mids and nights. Shifts can be 5 to 12 hours long.
About the trust: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the south west peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddleboarding, wakeboarding and more.
Why might this job interest you? Being a paediatric nurse in the NHS is a deeply rewarding role that allows professionals to specialise in caring for children and adolescents. Paediatric nurses play a pivotal role in promoting children's health and well-being, from routine check-ups to managing complex medical conditions. The flexibility in scheduling enables paediatric nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality care to their young patients. Building strong relationships with children and their families, and witnessing their recovery and growth, makes paediatric nursing both fulfilling and impactful.
What you'll need:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric environment within the last 3 years.
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
* A Paediatric Nursing Degree.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Person Specification
Experience
* Statement of NMC Registration
* Degree / Diploma in Nursing
Qualifications
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric environment within the last 3 years.
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.
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