Registered Paediatric Nurse

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a motivated registered children's nurse to join the Paediatric Ward, providing care for patients aged 0–16 years. Ideal candidates will have RSCN or RN Child Branch qualifications and be ready to engage in Family Centred Care, supporting families throughout their child's treatment. This role involves rotating shifts and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, with ample support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

In-house study days and training

Support from clinical educators

Qualifications

• Preferably hold RSCN or RN Child Branch qualification with relevant experience.
• Newly qualified nurses and nursing associates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for paediatric patients in the ward.
• Rotate shifts across days, nights and bank holidays.
• Support parents and carers in the child's care.

Skills

Compassion

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RSCN or RN Child Branch qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated registered children\'s nurse to work within our Paediatric Ward. We are an 8 bedded inpatient ward caring for patients from 0–16 years of age. Ward 1 cares for patients with medical, surgical and mental health needs and is a paediatric shared care unit for oncology patients from Birmingham Children\'s Hospital. In addition to inpatient beds, we run a surgical and medical day case service three times a week for a wide variety of patients from ENT surgery to allergy tests and regular infusions.

The post will involve a variety of shifts over a seven-day week including bank holidays, rotating between night and day shifts.

Ward 1 operates a Family Centred Care approach where parents/carers are actively encouraged to be involved in their baby/child\'s care with support and education from the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for paediatric patients (0–16 years) in the ward and contribute to the day case service.
• Rotate shifts across days, nights and bank holidays as part of a seven-day roster.
• Work within a Family Centred Care model, supporting parents and carers in the child\'s care with education and guidance.
• Support and participate in the paediatric oncology shared care pathway where applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate patient care, including admissions, discharges and transfers.

Qualifications and experience

• Preferably hold RSCN or RN Child Branch qualification with relevant experience.
• We will also consider applications from newly qualified nurses and nursing associates.

Education, development and support

• In-house study days and training; extensive support from clinical educators to enhance learning and professional development.

About the organisation

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and service delivery. The trust values compassion, openness and excellence and aims to provide exceptional care together. We offer flexible working options and opportunities for professional and leadership development, with ongoing support from recruitment through to joining and beyond.

Benefits and recruitment notes

• Flexible working arrangements may be discussed (part-time/reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed or flexible shifts/ annualised hours/ term-time hours/ hybrid working).
• DBS checks are typically required (cost to the employee may apply); details will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Information on applying and communications will be sent via the Trust\'s recruitment system; ensure email access and check junk/spam folders.
• UK visa requirements apply for non-UK/Irish applicants, with guidance provided as part of the recruitment process.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion statements and disability considerations are included in our recruitment practices.