Paediatric Nurse – HDU & Education Opportunities

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Paediatric Staff Nurse to join the Child and Adolescent Unit. The role involves caring for children with medical, surgical, oncology and mental health needs in a modern setting.

The post focuses on developing staff through HDU training, with strong links to regional paediatric services and an emphasis on education and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Children’s Nurse.
• Experience of working in a range of paediatric health care settings.
• Degree in Children's Nursing.
• Experience of paediatric high dependency.
• Willingness to undertake further training specific to role.
• Experience of working with young people with mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of paediatric nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Involve patients and families in care, providing reassurance and support.
• Prepare clinical area for safe practice, ensuring cleanliness and readiness of equipment.
• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the team.
• Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations.
• Collect, collate, and report information with accurate patient records.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

NMC Registered

Child Health

Infection Control

Care Planning

Education

Degree in Children's Nursing

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Paediatric Staff Nurse to join the Child and Adolescent Unit. The role involves caring for children with medical, surgical, oncology and mental health needs in a modern setting.

The post focuses on developing staff through HDU training, with strong links to regional paediatric services and an emphasis on education and patient-centred care.