Bank PACU/Recovery Nurse

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Paediatric Recovery Nurse at Spire Bristol Hospital. You will provide exemplary care for children during recovery, managing a complex caseload and supporting young patients and their families. This role offers competitive rates, free parking, and various employee benefits, reflecting our commitment to quality healthcare.

Benefits

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Free onsite car park

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Free uniform

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Paediatric recovery experience > 2 years.
• Willing to work autonomously in PACU.
• Proficient in airway management for unconscious children.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people's health across caseload.
• Assist in delivery of care for health needs.
• Promote best practice in health and safety.

Skills

Empathy for vulnerable and sick children

Airway management of CYP

Competent across nursing skills

Education

RSCN trained

Nursing and Midwifery Council registration

Child Protection level 3 training

Paediatric Resus Training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse | Bristol - Bank/Zero Hrs contract | Free Parking

DEPT: PACU - Bristol, Spire

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paeds Nurse to join our PACU at Spire Bristol Hospital.

Job Purpose

To provide exemplary planned care for children, young people and their families that come through recovery.

Assist in the management and organisation of the CYP list.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assess children and young peoples health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet the child and familys health and wellbeing needs
• Assist CYP list on the wards.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others
• Promotes best practice in health and safety and security
• Assist in maintaining and developing services
• Contribute to quality improvement
• Promote and be advocate for children and young peoples equality, diversity and rights
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI

About us

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.

Job responsibilities

Requirement:

• RSCN trained
• Paediatric recovery experience > 2 years.
• Confident and competent with ALL children ages between 3- 17.
• Willing to work autonomously and independently with young children, in PACU department, as primary nurse.
• Willing to educate on the job training to PACU nurses
• Proficient in airway management of CYP (Children and young persons) in unconscious child.
• Child Protection level 3 training
• Paediatric Resus Training
• Recent clinical experience in an acute healthcare environment
• Competence across a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
• Able to use a computer and MS Office
• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and regulation
• Willing to participate in flexible working pattern
• Empathy for vulnerable and sick children and their families

Bank colleagues are paid weekly

• We offer competitive rates to our permanent colleagues.
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via Spire for You
• Wellbeing Centre access via Spire for You
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires 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
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see above

Experience

• Please see above

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.