Registered Paediatric Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: - Registered Paediatric Nurse

Trust:- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

location:Wakefield

Pay Rate: £18.66 -£29.85

Shift Patterns: Flexible

About the Trust

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a wide range of hospital-based and community services includingtwo specialist regional services, in burns and spinal injuries, which are renowned across the North of Englandand beyond. Located in the heart of Yorkshire, with beautiful countryside from the North Yorkshire Moors to theYorkshire Dales, and easy access to city life with nearby Leeds and York, you can have the best of both worlds.The Trust also offers staff a car lease scheme, cycle scheme, and there is an onsite, high quality nursery andholiday club facilities.

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 can add:

• Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead
• Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators

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:(Do not amend please)

• 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 payto give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light CardNHS 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 lifestyle -being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities -via 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.

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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

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric A&E Nurse environment within the last 3 years.
• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree /Diploma in Nursing

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

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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