Paediatric Site Practitioner

HCA HEALTHCARE UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider seeks a Paediatric Site Practitioner for The Portland Hospital. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and deliver high-quality care to paediatric patients. This role involves coordination with nursing staff and effective management of clinical resources. Competitive salary and extensive benefits including healthcare, pension, and generous holiday entitlements. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on delivering the best patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Flexible benefits

Pension scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Critical illness cover

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a specialization in children's nursing.
• Skills in assessing and managing acutely unwell paediatric patients.
• Current APLS/EPALS provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical presence and leadership on-site.
• Coordinate resources and support clinical emergency teams.
• Assist with admissions and bed allocation.

Skills

NMC RN Child

Paediatric Physical Assessment Skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Paediatric Site Practitioner (PSP) to join The Portland Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC and the UK's only private hospital dedicated to the healthcare needs of women and children. Our team of Paediatric Site Practitioners offer 24/7 cover across our wards, supporting with the assessment and management of acutely unwell and deteriorating paediatric patients, escalating as appropriate into HDU/PICU.

Responsibilities

As a Paediatric Site Practitioner, you'll provide a visible clinical presence around the site, acting as a role model and expert practitioner. You'll use your advanced nursing skill to co‑ordinate resources and work closely with on‑site Duty Managers. Day‑to‑day, you'll be involved in the PICU step‑down process, admissions via outpatients and urgent care centre, and support with bed allocation as a key member of the Clinical Emergency Team. Out of hours, you'll be part of Paediatric Hospital at Night Team to ensure a timely and appropriate response to patients' needs. You will also be expected to support the ward staff with challenging situations. The role requires a wide range of clinical skills and good communication.

Qualifications

• NMC RN Child
• Paediatric Physical Assessment Skills
• Current APLS/EPALS provider
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Evidence of CPD e.g. Professional Portfolio

Benefits

• Full time: 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent shifts: Evenings, nights, two weekends per month 9% shift enhancement
• Salary: Competitive + benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, option to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

Flexible Working

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.