Lead Centre for Paediatric Intensive Care Services

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a newly qualified nurse to provide high-quality care in a paediatric critical care environment. The role offers an educational foundation programme alongside the trust's preceptorship for professional development. Candidates should be newly qualified with an interest in paediatric care and flexible with shift patterns. This position promotes inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Newly qualified nurse interested in paediatric critical care with no prior experience required.
• Continuing professional development aligns with NMC requirements.
• Must apply with integrity, reflecting personal experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a safe and professional environment.
• Promote family-integrated care in partnership with families.
• Cover a range of shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Interest in paediatric critical care

Team collaboration

Flexibility in shift patterns

Education

Newly qualified paediatric or adult nurse

Job description

Overview

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• To provide high quality care for the child and family in a safe and professional environment.
• To ensure family integrated care is promoted by working in partnership with the child and family.
• All staff on PICU are supported to develop professional expertise within the paediatric critical care environment. Continuing professional development will support NMC requirements along with meeting the service need.
• As a newly qualified staff nurse you will be expected to care for level 3 children within the intensive care setting. You will be responsible for full nursing care delivery, working as a part of the multi disciplinary team in partnership with families.
• You will be expected to cover a range of shifts including nights, weekends and day shifts including over bank holidays.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Newly qualified paediatric or adult nurse with an interest in developing within paediatric critical care; no critical care placement experience is necessary as a 12-month educational foundation programme is provided alongside the trust NQN preceptorship.
• Continuing professional development will support NMC requirements along with meeting the service need.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Additional information

Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. Submissions must reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process.

Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating the best place to work, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality, and encouraging applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.