University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Paediatric Staff Nurse

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Job summary

We are a busy outpatients department within a stand alone children's hospital. We have a variety of clinics running some of which are nurse led clinics.We are a small team in Children's Out patients working in a lovely environment amongst a big multi disciplinary team.

We open from 8 until 6 Monday to Friday.

Please note we also run some paediatric clinics at the Princess Royal hospital (Haywards Heath). This means you will at times be asked to cover a certain amount of clinics at this site.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of of the job will include -

Setting up the department ready for the day. Stocking up equipment, cleaning and helping to book patients in for specialist clinics.
Running the nurse led clinics (For example- Prolonged Jaundice, RSV injection clinic's and Skin Prick testing.)
Running other clinics which are not nurse led (For example- fracture clinic, diabetic clinic, respiratory clinics and dermatology clinics just to name a few.)
Supporting our Health care assistants and Student nurses whilst on shift.
In the absence of a senior nurse you will be taking charge of the department and running the shift.

About us

Outpatients is a small friendly team. The team consists of nurses and health care assistants. The department can be fast paced with numerous clinics running alongside one another.

RACH is a great place to work and due to it being a stand alone hospital with the Sussex county grounds, most of the staff are familiar the other departments and staff. This makes for a friendly and supportive environment to work in.

Date posted

16 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5952560-JAN24

Job locations

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of of the job will include -

Setting up the department ready for the day. Stocking up equipment, cleaning and helping to book patients in for specialist clinics.
Running the nurse led clinics (For example- Prolonged Jaundice, RSV injection clinic's and Skin Prick testing.)
Running other clinics which are not nurse led (For example- fracture clinic, diabetic clinic, respiratory clinics and dermatology clinics just to name a few.)
Supporting our Health care assistants and Student nurses whilst on shift.
In the absence of a senior nurse you will be taking charge of the department and running the shift.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of of the job will include -

Setting up the department ready for the day. Stocking up equipment, cleaning and helping to book patients in for specialist clinics.
Running the nurse led clinics (For example- Prolonged Jaundice, RSV injection clinic's and Skin Prick testing.)
Running other clinics which are not nurse led (For example- fracture clinic, diabetic clinic, respiratory clinics and dermatology clinics just to name a few.)
Supporting our Health care assistants and Student nurses whilst on shift.
In the absence of a senior nurse you will be taking charge of the department and running the shift.

Person Specification

application form

Essential

Paediatric Nurse
Good communication skills
Experience of working with children

Desirable

PILS
1 year post qualification

Person Specification

application form

Essential

Paediatric Nurse
Good communication skills
Experience of working with children

Desirable

PILS
1 year post qualification

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)