Specialist Nurse - Children and Young People

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse to deliver high-quality care to children and young people. The role involves pre- and post-operative support, risk assessment, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure patient well-being. Candidates should have significant paediatric experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension

'Spire for you' reward platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post qualification experience in paediatrics, ideally in surgery.
• Excellent understanding of CQC criteria.
• Willingness to learn and support the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care to children and young people.
• Liaise with parents and healthcare professionals.
• Risk assess patients for admission.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Autonomy in practice

Emotional support

Risk assessment

Education

NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse

EPALS

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing pre- and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge - this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time
• Liaising with parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients' wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions
• Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
• Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
• Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs

Who we are looking for:

• NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
• EPALS
• At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
• Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
• You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
• Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
• Excellent communication skills

Working Hours: Shifts between 8am - 8pm. Shifts can be any days Monday-Saturday varied on a rota basis.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.