Spire Healthcare Ltd

Bank Specialist Nurse - Paediatrics

The closing date is 21 June 2025

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Job summary

Spire Gatwick Park are looking to recruit a qualified Children's nurse to join the flexible working bank to cover the paediatric list.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Providing pre- and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time
  • Liaising with parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions
  • Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

23073

Job locations

Povey Cross Rd, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0BB

Crawley

RH6 0BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Providing pre- and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge - this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time
  • Liaising with parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients' wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions
  • Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs
    • Who we are looking for:
  • NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
  • EPALS
  • At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
  • Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
  • You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
  • Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
    • Working Hours: Shifts between 8am - 8pm Contract: Bank 0 hours on a flexible basis as required Benefits
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Providing pre- and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge - this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time
  • Liaising with parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients' wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions
  • Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
  • Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
  • Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs
    • Who we are looking for:
  • NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
  • EPALS
  • At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
  • Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
  • You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
  • Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
    • Working Hours: Shifts between 8am - 8pm Contract: Bank 0 hours on a flexible basis as required Benefits
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below

    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

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Povey Cross Rd, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0BB

    Crawley

    RH6 0BB


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Povey Cross Rd, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0BB

    Crawley

    RH6 0BB


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Charlotte

    Charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

    07803628428

    Details

    Date posted

    21 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    23073

    Job locations

    Povey Cross Rd, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0BB

    Crawley

    RH6 0BB


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