Registered Children’s Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for a Children's Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis with a fixed-term option until July 2027.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess care needs, develop and evaluate care plans, and provide high-quality, person-centred care for paediatric patients. Two posts are available: 36 hours per week permanent and 23 hours per week fixed-term; both require NMC registration and commitment

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Maintenance of NMC revalidation or equivalent.
• Active in paediatric knowledge and skills development.
• Experience in paediatric acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop programmes of care for paediatric patients.
• Implement and evaluate care plans to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Provide cover in the absence of ward manager or senior staff nurse to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Paediatric care knowledge

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Clinical governance awareness

Education

NMC registered Children's Nurse

NMC revalidation / ongoing professional development

Paediatric acute care experience

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post has a permanent & fixed term basis until July 2027.

Hours

Post 1 - Permanent 36 hours per week.

Post 2 - Fixed-Term 23 hours per week.

Job share will be considered for this post.

• 07:45-20:15
• 10:00 – 22:30
• 19:45- 08:15

What You Will Do

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients. In the absence of the ward manager or senior staff nurse provide cover to ensure safe, effective and person-centred operation of the ward.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse- registered on the NMC register.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent
• Active in seeking out new learning experiences in relation to paediatric knowledge and skills and competencies relating to children's health and wellbeing needs
• Experience of working in the Paediatric acute care setting either as a registered Nurse or student nurse.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service including the Scottish Patient Safety Programme.
• Understanding of personal accountability.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Victoria Maxwell on 01563 527831.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

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