Staff Nurse in Paediatrics

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a registered children's nurse for a position on the children’s unit in Doncaster. The role focuses on family-centred nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, primarily in the observation unit and inpatient ward.

The post involves occasional cross-site work at Bassetlaw CAU and cover for paediatric ED and the Neonatal Unit, with both full-time and part-time hours available. NMC registration is required with at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Registered children’s nurse with up-to-date NMC registration.
• Experience delivering family-centred care to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care based on family-centred care.
• Act as a role model within the nursing team.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain holistic care for children and families.
• Work predominantly in the children’s observation unit and children’s inpatient ward.
• Provide occasional cross-site cover at Bassetlaw CAU and in paediatric ED/Neonatal Unit.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Caring manner

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Supervisory ability

Education

Registered children’s nurse

Job description

A children's nursing post on the children's unit at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, mainly in the observation unit and inpatient ward. The work is family-centred nursing care, with the post-holder modelling standards and working within the multidisciplinary team. Occasional cross-site work at Bassetlaw CAU and cover for the paediatric emergency department and Neonatal Unit are expected, with full-time and part-time hours available. Applicants need at least a year of clinical experience and NMC registration as a children's nurse.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-standard nursing care based on family-centred care
• Act as a role model within the nursing team
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain holistic care for children and families
• Work predominantly in the children's observation unit and children's inpatient ward
• Work occasionally across sites at Bassetlaw CAU
• Provide occasional cover in the paediatric emergency department and Neonatal Unit
• Take part in education and continuing professional development, supported by the education team

What’s required

Qualifications

• Registered children's nurse

Registration & licences

• Up to date NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of working with children and families in a healthcare setting
• At least one year's clinical experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication with multidisciplinary team, clients and relatives
• Caring manner with an understanding disposition
• Commitment to caring for children and families from any cultural, environmental or illness background
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to ensure smooth delivery of service

Other

• Original certificates of listed essential qualifications to be presented if successful

Nice to have

• Mentorship qualification
• Demonstrated professional development post-registration
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience of carrying out clinical procedures
• Knowledge of the audit process and experience of undertaking audit
• Ability to teach and supervise students and Healthcare Assistants

What’s offered

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS car lease schemes and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance
• Support for flexible working arrangements