Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity to work the Children and Young Peoples Cancer Unit at
Birmingham Childrens Hospital called Waterfall house, one of
the UKs largest Primary Treatment Centres for Paediatric Oncology and
Haematology. You could make a real difference to the lives of families across
the region affected by childhood cancer.
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to work within our in-patient
Haematology/Oncology wards. Ward 18 is a 24 - bedded in-patient ward, including
a TYA 6-bedded area. Ward 18 cares for children from 0-16 years. The ward cares
for children and young people with all blood disorders and malignancies.
Ward 19 is an 8 bedded in-patient unit, caring for
children undergoing Stem Cell Transplant.
Main duties of the job
You should have previous clinical experience within
a paediatric setting, excellent communication skills, be well organized, thrive
in a busy and challenging environment, and enjoy working as a key member of a
multi-professional team.
We will offer an induction and orientation
programme tailored to meet your individual needs, and support for your
continuing professional development.
If this is the opportunity you have been waiting
for, we look forward to hearing from you.
Informal discussions are welcome.
For further
information please contact
Donna Rogers, Ward
sister ward 18 0121 333 9138 donna.rogers5@nhs.net
Aroosa Iqbal, Ward
sister, ward 19 0121 333 9600 aroosa.iqbal1@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child (or RN Adult for PICU/Theatres/ED with specialty specific experience)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- BSc degree (+ - Hons level
- Mentors and assessors course
Experience
Essential
- 1 years experience in an acute paediatric setting
- Evidence of supervising and assessing students
- Understanding of professional and current issues in childrens nursing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
- IT skills: Basic computer skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively in challenging situations
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
- Understand the importance of effective team working
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible across hours of work to meet service need including nights and weekends
- Demonstrate conduct and behaviours in keeping with the NMC Code
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child (or RN Adult for PICU/Theatres/ED with specialty specific experience)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- BSc degree (+ - Hons level
- Mentors and assessors course
Experience
Essential
- 1 years experience in an acute paediatric setting
- Evidence of supervising and assessing students
- Understanding of professional and current issues in childrens nursing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
- IT skills: Basic computer skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively in challenging situations
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
- Understand the importance of effective team working
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible across hours of work to meet service need including nights and weekends
- Demonstrate conduct and behaviours in keeping with the NMC Code
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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