Staff Nurse

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier UK children's healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a band 5 paediatric nurse to join their esteemed nursing team. This role involves delivering high standards of care to children with cancer and other blood disorders, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach and a commitment to continuous professional development. Opportunities for personal and professional growth are provided.

Benefits

Professional development support

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric nursing is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care to children and young people.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care.
• Supervise and teach junior staff.
• Advocate for patients and work alongside families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the nursing team at one of the UK’s largest Paediatric Haematology /Oncology centres, and to make a real difference to the lives of families affected by childhood cancer and non-malignant haematological conditions across the West Midlands and beyond.

BSC outpatients is our oncology and haematology outpatient department. It is a busy department based in our bespoke state of the art building, waterfall house. The department provides clinics, planned day case treatments, supportive and emergency care, alongside procedures and treatments in our integrated theatre for children and young people aged 0-18 years with cancer, leukaemia, and other blood disorders. The Service runs Monday to Friday 8am until 730pm.

We are looking for an experienced band 5 paediatric nurse who is enthusiastic, motivated, passionate, committed and have a natural drive to deliver high standards of compassionate care to join our team. In return we can support and educate you with a personal and professional development plan to support your progression with the speciality.

For further information please contact Lucy Gwynne Sister BSC outpatients on 01213339295 or 01213339276

To ensure patients with a diagnosis of cancer and non malignant haematological conditions receive specialist care and age appropriate support throughout their treatment and follow up. To advocate for patients and their families, working closely with the multidisciplinary team

To deliver high standards of care in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers

To positively contribute to the achievement of local (ward) and Trust wide objectives

After a period of preceptorship and development - To supervise and teach junior staff and students, and to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior colleagues

To adhere to Trust policies and procedures

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Gwynne Job title: Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01213339295