Paediatric Nurse Band 6 - Special Interest in Surgery

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Nurse to support the nursing surgical framework. You will work closely with the Ward Manager and theatre teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate excels in communication, leads teams effectively, and is committed to improving patient experiences. You will receive a tailored development plan and access to various training opportunities.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong patient focus and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with and lead a team.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a commitment to outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in transforming the nursing surgical framework.
• Develop a pre-operative service.
• Deliver safe high-quality care to patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient focus

Team leadership

Dynamic and thrives under pressure

Job description

The Treehouse Unit is a 20 bedded acute paediatric ward, with 8 paediatric assessment beds(PAU) and 2 HDU beds, we also run day case surgical lists 5 days a week encompassing the Walk in Walk out model (WIWO).

As a band 6 with interest in paediatric surgery you would support the Ward Manager in leading and transforming the nursing surgical framework on Treehouse. This would involve helping to develop a pre- operative service and working closely with members of the theatre team.

We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you an individual Band 6 Development Plan which is tailored to your unique individual development needs.

Team focused and hard working, you'll be committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients whilst supporting your junior and senior colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trusts values.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Nurse who is an excellent communicator, dynamic and thrives under pressure, as well as being committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong patient focus, excellent communication skills and demonstrate that they have the ability to work with and lead a team.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice