Paediatric Staff Nurse – Flexible Shifts, Rotation & Development

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Worcester Royal Hospital, is recruiting a Band 5 staff nurse for the Riverbank children’s ward. You will provide named-nurse care for babies and young people, with opportunities to rotate to the Neonatal Unit and A&E.

Applicants should be on Part 1 of the NMC register and demonstrate a clear interest in paediatric nursing, with a plan to gain a speciality qualification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NMC Code and its application to practice.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child health standards.
• Ability to mentor healthcare assistants and students.
• Experience with paediatric care and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as named nurse within team nursing.
• Put patients at the centre of care with compassion.
• Develop, implement and evaluate care programmes including discharge planning.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and young people.
• Communicate with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team and educate patients where needed.
• Provide supervision and education to unqualified staff and students.
• Complete patient documentation accurately.
• Carry out risk assessments within 24 hours of admission.
• Rotate between Riverbank Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit; assist other areas as needed.

Skills

NMC Code knowledge

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

NMC Part 1 registered nurse

Speciality qualification or willingness to gain within 18 months

Job description

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Worcester Royal Hospital, is recruiting a Band 5 staff nurse for the Riverbank children’s ward. You will provide named-nurse care for babies and young people, with opportunities to rotate to the Neonatal Unit and A&E.

Applicants should be on Part 1 of the NMC register and demonstrate a clear interest in paediatric nursing, with a plan to gain a speciality qualification within 18 months.