Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: - Registered Nurse - Paediatric

Trust: - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: - Oxford

Pay Rates: £17.69 - £28.30

Shift Patterns: - Flexible

About the Trust

As one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation), medical education, training and research. Enjoy the benefits of living in Oxfordshire, from the nearby Cotswolds, rural locations and picturesque villages to busy market towns and the historic city of Oxford itself, there's something for everyone. The Trust also participates in several schemes, including a staff lottery and cycle to work scheme.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a paediatric nurse in the NHS is a deeply rewarding role that allows professionals to specialise in caring for children and adolescents. Paediatric nurses play a pivotal role in promoting children's health and well-being, from routine check-ups to managing complex medical conditions. The flexibility in scheduling enables paediatric nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality care to their young patients. Building strong relationships with children and their families, and witnessing their recovery and growth, makes paediatric nursing both fulfilling and impactful.

What you can add:

• To always maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families.
• Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
• Persuade patients and families to co-operate with treatment for their well-being, effectively deal with anxious relatives.
• Ensure parents/carers and the child (when appropriate), can agree and/or negotiate care.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric environment within the last 3 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• A Paediatric Nursing Degree

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestylebeing on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :-
• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• A Paediatric Nursing Degree

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric environment within the last 3 years.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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