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Children's Nurse (Experienced or newly qualified)

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 May 2025

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Job summary

Newly Qualified and Experienced Registered Children's Nurses

Department: Children's Services

Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro-rata

Hours: Full time and part time available

We have a number of opportunities across our services for Registered Children's Nurses to work amongst our team.

We have positions available for newly qualified and experienced Registered Children's Nurses to join our dedicated team! This is an exciting time to join our team as we are working on developing ourNEW Women and Children's Hospital as part of the New Hospital Programme.

Opportunities Available:

  • Ward 5: 22 bedded acute paediatric inpatient ward for ages 0-16, covering a wide range of clinical presentations and care including: medical, surgical, oncology, and orthopaedics.
  • Neonatal Unit: 17 neonatal cots for babies from 27 weeks gestation, offering intensive, high dependency, and special care.
  • In addition to the above, we are exploring the possibility of commencing a rotational role across our Paediatric and Neonatal Services. If you would be interested in this opportunity, please highlight this in your supporting information within your application.

Potential Future Opportunities:

  • Ward 4 - Paediatric Assessment Unit
  • Children's Emergency Department
  • Children and Neonatal Community Services
  • Paediatric Planned Care Services - this includes our Paediatric Day Care Unit (PDCU), Paediatric Day Surgical Unit (PDSU) and Children's Outpatients.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking newly qualified or experienced Registered Children's Nurses to join our team. More information related to the main duties of the roles we have available can be found in the job descriptions attached to this advert.

Key summary of duties:

  • Provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for infants, children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
  • Ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients and families in their care.
  • Act as an advocate firstly for the child and then for their family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
  • To ensure that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children forms an integral part of all stages of the care offer.
  • To be able to communicate efficiently and effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.
  • To develop and maintain clinical skills and the knowledge necessary to ensure provision of holistic evidence based nursing care.

To support you in your journey as newly qualified Registered Children's Nurse or on your transition into a new role, we have a comprehensive induction, preceptorship and ongoing development opportunities available. To understand more of the opportunities we have available please see additional information under "Detailed job description and main responsibilities".

About us

NHS Staff Survey: They embrace opportunities to demonstrate initiative within their roles, with an impressive 83.2% seizing such chances to drive improvements in their work areas.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking

FreeRefreshments

Great flexible workingopportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

430-WC25-5A-B5

Job locations

Acute Paediatrics (Ward 4 or 5) / Neonatal Unit

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a number of opportunities available across our Children's and Neonatal Services. To find out more information related to the job description and main responsibilities please see the job descriptions attached to this advert.

To help you understand the support and continuing professional development opportunities we can offer you at Milton Keynes University Hospital, please see below:

Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Childrens Nurse.

1. Support for you on your first steps as a Registered Childrens Nurse, or as an experienced Registered Nurse as you transition to a new role:

A Bespoke Induction:A tailored induction program with dedicated support from our paediatric practice development team during your first month.

Supernumerary Period:Spend time working under supervision with our current team to ensure you feel confident and supported. During this time, you will have regular contact with the paediatric practice development team, and you will have a designated buddy.

Ongoing Support: Regular meetings with your preceptor, team leader, or manager to guide your professional growth during your first 6 months.

2. Your First Year - Specialised Preceptorship Programmes:

Trust Preceptorship:This is a Trust wide structured program which is designed to help you build confidence and competence, enhance your collaborative abilities and ensure high-quality patient care. This programme study days focused on areas including transitioning from student to professional, fundamentals of quality improvement, advanced communication skills, and leadership and development. This programme has been awarded the NationalPreceptorshipInterim Quality mark award which highlights the gold standards expected of an NHS Trustspreceptorshipprogramme.

Paediatric Preceptorship (Childrens Services):In addition to the trust wide preceptorship, we offer a tailored paediatric preceptorship programme for all of our newly qualified Childrens Nurses who work within Ward 4, Ward 5, Childrens Emergency Department, Community Team and Planned Care Services. This is a programme that includes study sessions focused on: paediatric respiratory care, high dependency care, long-term ventilation and tracheostomy management, mental health, oncology, and diabetes care.

Neonatal Foundation Programme (Neonatal Services):In addition to the trust preceptorship, we offer the Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal Operational Delivery Network 1 year foundation programme. This comprises of a number of modules including learning focused on care of the neonate in special care, as well as specific sessions focused on respiratory, nutrition and thermoregulation.

In addition, you will also attend Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS) if you work within acute, planned or community Paediatric Services or the Mat-Neo Study Day if you work within our Neonatal Services.

Alongside the above training opportunities, you will work within an experienced multi-disciplinary team who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. We also offer simulation and hot topic training throughout the year to ensure you keep up to date with current practice and developments.

3. Ongoing Learning and Development

To support you in your ongoing development, we offer a wide range of specialised courses to enhance your skills and knowledge and to support you in developing your career and these include:

Paediatric andNeonatal Courses: Practice Supervisor and Assessor, Human Factors, Leadership Training, Venepuncture and Cannulation, Central Line Access and progression to Nurse in Charge Study Day.

Paediatric Specific Courses: Paediatric Level 1 Critical Care Theory and Practical Training, High Dependency Course (University Accredited) and European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS). There may also be further opportunities to attend courses focused on caring for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, mental health crisis, pain management, acute safeguarding concerns, and oncology treatment including care of children receiving chemotherapy.

Neonatal Specific Courses: Qualified in Specialty Neonatal Course (University Accredited), Family Integrated Care, Breastfeeding, NLS (Newborn Life Support), STABLE, Bereavement Care and Transitional Care Specific Training Opportunities.

Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Childrens Nurse.

Interviews will be scheduled for May 2025.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a number of opportunities available across our Children's and Neonatal Services. To find out more information related to the job description and main responsibilities please see the job descriptions attached to this advert.

To help you understand the support and continuing professional development opportunities we can offer you at Milton Keynes University Hospital, please see below:

Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Childrens Nurse.

1. Support for you on your first steps as a Registered Childrens Nurse, or as an experienced Registered Nurse as you transition to a new role:

A Bespoke Induction:A tailored induction program with dedicated support from our paediatric practice development team during your first month.

Supernumerary Period:Spend time working under supervision with our current team to ensure you feel confident and supported. During this time, you will have regular contact with the paediatric practice development team, and you will have a designated buddy.

Ongoing Support: Regular meetings with your preceptor, team leader, or manager to guide your professional growth during your first 6 months.

2. Your First Year - Specialised Preceptorship Programmes:

Trust Preceptorship:This is a Trust wide structured program which is designed to help you build confidence and competence, enhance your collaborative abilities and ensure high-quality patient care. This programme study days focused on areas including transitioning from student to professional, fundamentals of quality improvement, advanced communication skills, and leadership and development. This programme has been awarded the NationalPreceptorshipInterim Quality mark award which highlights the gold standards expected of an NHS Trustspreceptorshipprogramme.

Paediatric Preceptorship (Childrens Services):In addition to the trust wide preceptorship, we offer a tailored paediatric preceptorship programme for all of our newly qualified Childrens Nurses who work within Ward 4, Ward 5, Childrens Emergency Department, Community Team and Planned Care Services. This is a programme that includes study sessions focused on: paediatric respiratory care, high dependency care, long-term ventilation and tracheostomy management, mental health, oncology, and diabetes care.

Neonatal Foundation Programme (Neonatal Services):In addition to the trust preceptorship, we offer the Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal Operational Delivery Network 1 year foundation programme. This comprises of a number of modules including learning focused on care of the neonate in special care, as well as specific sessions focused on respiratory, nutrition and thermoregulation.

In addition, you will also attend Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS) if you work within acute, planned or community Paediatric Services or the Mat-Neo Study Day if you work within our Neonatal Services.

Alongside the above training opportunities, you will work within an experienced multi-disciplinary team who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. We also offer simulation and hot topic training throughout the year to ensure you keep up to date with current practice and developments.

3. Ongoing Learning and Development

To support you in your ongoing development, we offer a wide range of specialised courses to enhance your skills and knowledge and to support you in developing your career and these include:

Paediatric andNeonatal Courses: Practice Supervisor and Assessor, Human Factors, Leadership Training, Venepuncture and Cannulation, Central Line Access and progression to Nurse in Charge Study Day.

Paediatric Specific Courses: Paediatric Level 1 Critical Care Theory and Practical Training, High Dependency Course (University Accredited) and European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS). There may also be further opportunities to attend courses focused on caring for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, mental health crisis, pain management, acute safeguarding concerns, and oncology treatment including care of children receiving chemotherapy.

Neonatal Specific Courses: Qualified in Specialty Neonatal Course (University Accredited), Family Integrated Care, Breastfeeding, NLS (Newborn Life Support), STABLE, Bereavement Care and Transitional Care Specific Training Opportunities.

Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Childrens Nurse.

Interviews will be scheduled for May 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered children's nurse or due to quality before end of 2025

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of safeguarding children and young people

Desirable

  • Acute Paediatric or Neonatal Experience

Communication

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the MDT and families

Skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake mathematical calculations / medication calculations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered children's nurse or due to quality before end of 2025

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of safeguarding children and young people

Desirable

  • Acute Paediatric or Neonatal Experience

Communication

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the MDT and families

Skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake mathematical calculations / medication calculations

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Paediatrics (Ward 4 or 5) / Neonatal Unit

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Paediatrics (Ward 4 or 5) / Neonatal Unit

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Acute Paediatric Matron/Neonatal Matron

Keri Page-Evans and Claire Danobrega

keri.page-evans@mkuh.nhs.uk

01908996587

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

430-WC25-5A-B5

Job locations

Acute Paediatrics (Ward 4 or 5) / Neonatal Unit

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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