Registered Paediatric Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift preference

Flexible shifts

Support line

Training & development

Ward variety

Blue Light Card discount

NHSP events

Job summary

NHS Professionals invites applications for a bank post in paediatric nursing at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. You will coordinate with the paediatric lead, discuss the care of children with families, and respond quickly to changing clinical situations using sound judgement.

The role offers weekly pay, first choice of shifts over agency cover, flexible shift patterns, and access to support lines and training through the NHSP academy.

Qualifications

• Paediatric nursing degree required.
• NMC registration up to date.
• At least 6 months' paid paediatric hospital experience within the last 3 years.
• 1 year as a paediatric nurse.
• Additional certifications depending on Trust.
• Driving licence (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the paediatric lead.
• Discuss the care and condition of paediatric patients with families and carers.
• Make sound decisions in changing clinical situations, using analytical judgement.
• Check and use specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators.
• Experience across different wards to keep skills current.

Skills

Analytical judgement

Communication with families

Teamwork

Education

Paediatric nursing degree

Job description

A bank post through NHS Professionals, placing registered paediatric nurses with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The work is hospital care for children: coordinating with the paediatric lead, discussing a child's condition with families and carers, and using monitors and ventilators. Shifts are picked by the nurse, with first choice ahead of agency cover, which suits those wanting flexibility. Applicants need recent paid paediatric hospital experience and NMC registration.

What the job involves

• Coordinate with the paediatric lead
• Discuss the care and condition of paediatric patients with families and carers
• Make sound decisions in changing clinical situations, using analytical judgement
• Check and use specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators

Qualifications

• Paediatric nursing degree

Registration & licences

• NMC professional registration, kept up to date with current nursing practice

Experience

• At least 6 months' paid experience in a paediatric hospital environment within the last 3 years
• 1 year as a paediatric nurse

Other

• Additional certification and skills, depending on the Trust

Nice to have

• Driving licence

What’s offered

• Weekly pay
• First choice of shifts or placements at the Trust over agency cover
• Flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements
• Access to a support line at any time
• Training and development through the Trust and the NHSP academy
• Experience across different wards to keep skills current
• Blue Light Card NHS discount
• NHSP community member activities and events