Pediatric Inpatient Nurse & Early Years Practitioner

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner to join the Children’s Unit at NSECH, delivering activities for inpatients from birth to 15 years old. The role involves supporting parents and using distraction techniques during procedures.

You will also provide distraction support at paediatric blood clinics across North Tyneside and Wansbeck hospitals, contributing to a patient-focused care environment and staff teamwork across NHS sites.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold CACHE Level 3 Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Nursery Nurse/Early Years role preferred.
• Ability to plan activities for varied ages and support parents.
• Confident with IT skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for inpatient children.
• Support parents of babies/children.
• Provide distraction techniques during procedures.
• Support paediatric blood clinics at North Tyneside and Wansbeck hospitals.

Skills

Activity planning

Parental support

Distraction techniques

IT skills

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education

Early Years Practitioner

BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development

NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner to join the Children’s Unit at NSECH, delivering activities for inpatients from birth to 15 years old. The role involves supporting parents and using distraction techniques during procedures.

You will also provide distraction support at paediatric blood clinics across North Tyneside and Wansbeck hospitals, contributing to a patient-focused care environment and staff teamwork across NHS sites.