Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Halifax seeks a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse to join their children's team. The ideal candidate will care for patients aged 0-16 years, working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. This role offers flexibility with working hours and requires a valid NMC registration. Competitive salary of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro-rata, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised plans of care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver quality care and supervise junior staff.

Job description

Main area Band 5 Paediatric Nurse Grade NHS AfC : Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS2838

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale Royal Infirmary Town Halifax Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12 / 08 / 2025 23 : 59 Interview date 27 / 08 / 2025

Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

NHS AfC : Band 5

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including : part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visithttps : / / future.cht.nhs.uk /

Job overview

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly children’s team. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about caring for babies, children and young people aged 0-16 years.

Successful candidates will be joining our multi disciplinary team on the paediatric inpatient wards. The ward consists of 29 inpatient beds (with 3 surge beds) on our ward at Calderdale Royal Hospital, two of which are designated for enhanced care, a busy assessment / observation unit and 8

inpatient beds on our ward in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary which cares for acute surgical and orthopaedic patients.

The ward is also equipped with a new sensory room and young person’s room to enhance our patient’s stay. We also have a Youth Forum and an active social media and fundraising team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based individualised plan of care. The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward / department.

Working for our organisation

The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer-focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism, respect and dignity.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

As we often have many applicants for jobs at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence-based care of an allocated group of patients.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.

To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.

To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)

Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice

Evidence of continuing professional development

Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post

Teaching Qualification

Leadership Qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post

Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds

Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.

Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures

Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures

IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems

Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.

Clinical experience in the specialty of the post

Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice

Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families / carers, and professional colleagues.

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Human Factors awareness

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all.Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment / education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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