GR - Assistant Practitioner - Paediatric Critical Care Unit

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. The role supports care for acutely ill children within a leading family-centred PCCU.

We welcome non-registered nurses who are passionate, caring and motivated to join our skilled nursing team. Shift patterns include days, nights and weekends, with a full-time contract and opportunities for career development.

Job description

NHS Lothian

Band 4 - Assistant Practitioner - Paediatric Critical Care Unit

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care as well as what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

Exciting opportunities are available to join the Paediatric Critical Care Unit within RHCYP NHS Lothian. We have Assistant Practitioner Band 4 positions available for Non Registered Nurses and we are looking for passionate, caring, motivated people to join our highly skilled nursing team.

Posts available - Full Time

Shift Pattern - Days, Nights and Weekends

Location - Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

The Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) is a 19 bedded area comprising of the Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit and Neonatal Unit. PCCU provides care to children with acute or chronic severe illness who have a need for sustained and ongoing support. This unit is a leading specialist centre providing family centred care in a child friendly environment, maintaining the physical and psychosocial needs of all its patients.

For informal enquiries and further information please contact: Laura Reilly - Deputy Associate Nurse Director [e-mail]

Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.