Paediatric Nurse Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality care to children and their families, working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal health outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and care planning skills, along with a commitment to promoting health and well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in pediatric care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Skills in patient assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Coordinate workload and liaise with senior staff.
• Formulate individual care programmes based on patient needs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Teamwork

Health promotion

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Description

The post holder will work within a team of nursing and medical staff, acting as an allocated nurse for a group of patients. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their care needs. The post holder will coordinate their workload, report to, and liaise with senior staff.

They will work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care in partnership with children and their families, adhering to the RCPCH Standards for children and young people in emergency care and short stay areas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the nursing team to formulate individual care programmes based on patient needs and current research/guidelines.
2. Ensure planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively, considering the views of the child and their parents/guardians.
3. Update care plans as appropriate.
4. Arrange safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes in line with Trust policies.
5. Advise on health promotion and illness prevention.
6. Recognize situations detrimental to the health and well-being of individuals and take appropriate action.
7. Conduct comprehensive assessments of a child's nursing requirements.
8. Undertake essential nursing assessments, considering all activities of daily living.

Additional Information

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

Benefits include learning and development opportunities, NHS benefits such as generous annual leave and pension schemes, and access to NHS discount schemes. We also provide health and wellbeing services to support our staff.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care every time.

We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the trust, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced individuals.

We proudly hold the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. For guidance or assistance, please contact our Armed Forces Covenant Lead.

Employment decisions are made based on skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available as attachments in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with prior approval from their line manager.

This advert closes on Monday, 26 May 2025.