Paediatric Nurse

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Leicester is looking for a Paediatric Nurse to provide exceptional care to children aged 3-16 years. This part-time role involves flexible hours and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Responsibilities include supporting children during their hospital stays and collaborating effectively with a dedicated team. Competitive pay up to £36,250 Pro Rata is offered based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Certification in Intermediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Ability to care for children aged 3-16 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care to children during their hospital journey.
• Work within specialist areas and collaborate with a ward team.
• Act as a trusted support for children and their families.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Intermediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Empathy

Detail-oriented

Education

Registered nurse with appropriate governing body

Job description

Overview

Paediatric Nurse (RSCN) – Leicester Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Part time | Includes weekend work | Up to £36,250 Pro Rata depending on skills and experience | 22.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

Main duties of the job

As a Paediatric Nurse, you will:

• Bring valuable post-registration experience, including work on the surgical ward, with a dual training approach that equips you for both paediatric and adult care environments.
• Ideally possess Intermediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Have a passion for delivering exceptional care to look after children between the ages of 3-16 years during their pre/post operative stay on the ward and whilst they attend clinics and procedures around the hospital.
• Play a vital role in supporting children through their hospital journey, acting as a trusted support for both patients and their parents or guardians.
• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care as an essential part of our ward team.
• Broaden your skills across a wide variety of cases.
• Work within different specialist areas.
• Benefit from flexible hours.

We also offer a benefits package focused on wellbeing, including fitness and health rewards, gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

About us

Leicester: Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is a leading private healthcare provider in Leicestershire. The hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. It supports a wide range of inpatient and outpatient treatments, with investments in imaging and digital facilities. The hospital is rated 'Good' by the CQC across the five key lines of enquiry.

Job description / responsibilities

Paediatric Nurse (RSCN) – Leicester Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Part time | Includes weekend work | 22.5 hours per week | Up to £36,250 Pro Rata depending on skills and experience.

As a Paediatric Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You should be registered with the appropriate governing body (including NMC) with post-registration experience and a collaborative, patient-focused approach. You will:

• Bring valuable post-registration experience, including work on the surgical ward, with a dual training approach that equips you for both paediatric and adult care environments.
• Ideally possess Intermediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Look after children between the ages of 3-16 years during their pre/post operative stay on the ward and while they attend clinics and procedures around the hospital.
• Support children through their hospital journey and be a trusted point of contact for patients and their parents or guardians.
• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care as part of the ward team.
• Broaden skills across a wide variety of cases and work within different specialist areas.
• Enjoy flexible hours.

Join Nuffield Health and be part of a team dedicated to high standards of patient care.

Person Specification / Qualifications

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with the appropriate governing body (including NMC) and relevant post-registration experience.

Experience

• Post-registration experience with a team-focused approach and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.