Staff Nurse, Safari Day Unit

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of dedicated Paediatric Nurses in a vibrant children’s environment at a leading NHS Trust. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care to children aged 0-16, supporting various surgical specialties. With a commitment to professional development, you will benefit from mentorship and continuous learning opportunities. Embrace flexible working options that promote work-life balance while contributing to high-quality training and education in a newly redeveloped facility. If you are passionate about paediatric nursing and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered children's nurse with experience in acute paediatric settings.
• Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of holistic, family-centred care to children.
• Support senior staff in managing the clinical area and staff management.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem-solving

IV Drug Administration

Clinical Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Children)

Good command of written and spoken English

Job description

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Watford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

44a4723356b8

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit?

Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses only.

We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Nurse Educator.

The Safari Day Unit provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children’s environment, located on the 1st floor of the Maternity building with 10 designated beds.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Paediatric Nurse with experience and a passion for general paediatrics. The Safari Day Unit caters to various surgical specialties including ENT, dental, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and urology. We also provide services such as MRI, food challenges, endocrine tests, and ward attenders for intravenous infusions or blood transfusions.

The post holder should be a registered children’s nurse, possess excellent communication skills, and be keen to promote clinical excellence within our team.

We support the development of our paediatric nurses through continuing professional development opportunities including PILS/APLS, Venepuncture and cannulation, and progression to Band 6. A supernumerary period and mentorship will be provided at the start of the role, along with participation in our preceptorship programme, enabling you to qualify as a student Supervisor by the end of your first year.

Working for our organisation

Join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust during an exciting period of redevelopment as part of the New Hospital Programme, with up to 90% of buildings at Watford General Hospital being new. The trust has recently achieved 'teaching hospital' status, reflecting our commitment to high-quality training, learning, and education at all levels.

We are a flexible working employer

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible working options. For more information, visit our webpage.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please ask for assistance if needed. The trust reserves the right to close this advert early due to high volume of applications. Apply promptly to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear within three weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide high standards of holistic, family-centred care to children and their families, acting as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. Support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including staff management, acting as team leader, and addressing developmental needs through IPR. Undertake delegated responsibilities in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager. Flexibility to work across different children’s areas as needed.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of child protection issues
• Understanding of paediatric care philosophy and transition of care
• Awareness of current research and developments in paediatric nursing
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Basic computer skills
• Experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting

Skills and Ability

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills for the department
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and change initiation abilities
• Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries
• Prioritization skills
• Experience administering IV drugs and medications under patient group directives
• Specialist interests and research experience
• Change management and teaching skills
• Experience performing lung function tests, diabetic HbA1c tests, and skin prick tests

Education & Qualifications

• Good command of written and spoken English