Paediatric Registered Nurse - Rainbow Ward

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Registered Nurse for the Rainbow Ward. This part-time position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care to children and their families in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for assessing care needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The role also includes mentoring and supervising junior staff, making it perfect for those who are passionate about nursing and education. Join a team that values kindness, openness, and excellence in care.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care.

Skills

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Enthusiastic and self motivated

Flexible, adaptable

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Job description

Paediatric Registered Nurse - Rainbow Ward

Band 5

Main area nursing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 419-6945233-RN-FH

Site Scarborough General Hospital Town Scarborough Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/02/2025 23:59

Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).

Our Values

• We are KIND
• We are OPEN
• We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.

Communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To participate in the teaching, supervision and preceptorship/mentorship of learners and other staff.

In the absence of a more senior nurse take charge of the unit.

The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister to ensure that the standards of nursing care are met at all times. This includes assisting the ward / department Sister and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

Working for our organisation

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training

• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Special knowledge

• Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
• Awareness of speciality

Practical Skills

• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Committed to working with people
• Flexible, adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to self development