Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Staff Nurse within our Children's Assessment Unit at Staffordshire Children's Hospital at Royal Stoke for a fixed term period.
Please contact Sarah Grierson or Carol Bridgewater on 01782 679606
Main duties of the job
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care needs of children and families/carers within the ward or department in order to provide and maintain a high standard of informed and holistic care following a formal period or preceptorship. The post holder will work within the context of this post in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) codes of practice and the University Hospital of North Midlands Trust policies, procedures, standards and guidance. Providing clinical advice to patients/families/staff and visitors. The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the 10 key roles for nursing and to enhance / advance nursing roles within a local and national framework.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for the roles and responsibilities or contact Sarah Grierson or Carol Bridgewater on 01782 679606.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for the roles and responsibilities or contact Sarah Grierson or Carol Bridgewater on 01782 679606.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's/Adult's Nurse/Midwife degree or diploma, on professional register
Knowledge, Skills, training and experience
Essential
- Has experience as a student or registered nurse/midwife in an acute hospital setting
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use a computer
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse on NMC Register
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital trust
- Ability to prioritise
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset
- Professional
- Works with patients at the fore
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's/Adult's Nurse/Midwife degree or diploma, on professional register
Knowledge, Skills, training and experience
Essential
- Has experience as a student or registered nurse/midwife in an acute hospital setting
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use a computer
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse on NMC Register
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital trust
- Ability to prioritise
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset
- Professional
- Works with patients at the fore
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
