Registered Nurse

Nuffield Health; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a paediatric nurse to join their team in Northampton. You will care for children aged 3 to 18 years undergoing day case surgical procedures. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care, conducting pre-assessment clinics, and collaborating with the Children & Young Persons Lead Nurse. The role offers flexibility in shifts and the opportunity to make a significant difference in young patients' lives during their hospital journey.

Qualifications

• Be NMC qualified and have some post‑registration experience in a surgical ward environment.
• Have various levels of post‑registration experience – preferably in a children's surgical setting.
• Be an excellent communicator and team worker – plus be flexible and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children from the age of 3 years including their pre/post‑operative stay on the ward.
• Conduct pre assessment clinics/nurse‑led outpatients clinics (0‑18 years).
• Play a vital role in the child’s journey through the hospital.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

NMC qualification

Post-registration experience in surgical ward

Experience in children's surgical setting

Job description

Job Overview

You will be working within a team of paediatric nurses looking after children and young people from 3 - 18 years old on the CYP ward, and outpatients care from birth. All children admitted to the ward are generally day case surgical procedures, including paediatric surgery, ENT, orthopaedics, urology and plastics. In your role you will cover pre assessment, inpatients, supporting the outpatients department and daycase diagnostics. You will be required to work shifts including occasional nights/ weekend work. At Nuffield Health, you will discover nursing as it should be - with more time to care and get to know the children who are your patients as you help them through difficult times. You will also have the flexibility to work shifts that suit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children from the age of 3 years including their pre/post‑operative stay on the ward
• Conduct pre assessment clinics/nurse‑led outpatients clinics (0‑18 years)
• Working alongside our Children & Young Persons Lead Nurse you will have the high care standards that come naturally to a talented nurse
• Play a vital role in the child’s journey through the hospital
• Be a trusted guide and support to them as well as to their parents or guardians
• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care as an essential part of our ward team

Key Qualifications

• Be NMC qualified and have some post‑registration experience in a surgical ward environment
• Have various levels of post‑registration experience – preferably in a children's surgical setting
• Be an excellent communicator and team worker – plus be flexible and motivated
• Have the ability to fully understand each patient’s needs and provide individual attention
• Be confident to work autonomously and liaise directly with consultants