Trained Nurse

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is inviting applications for a Band 5 Nurse position in the Pediatric High Dependency Unit in Plymouth. The role involves patient assessment, monitoring, and delivering advanced nursing care in a high-acuity environment. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years' post-registration experience and must be NMC registered. Opportunities for career progression and flexible working hours are offered in a supportive team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post registration demonstrable experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development.
• Intravenous therapy skills.
• Proven knowledge of patient administration system.
• HDU/ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and emotional status.
• Administer prescribed medications safely, including intravenous infusions.
• Promote and deliver health education within the clinical area.
• Supervise and mentor junior nurses and health care professionals.

Skills

Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills

Competence in the use of high-dependency monitoring and equipment

Excellent communication and teamwork

Ability to prioritize and manage rapidly changing clinical situations

Strong commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

RSCN / Part 15 or relevant experience

Relevant post basic leadership course

Job description

We are inviting anyone who ispassionate about advancing their nursing career in Paediatric High Dependency and Critical Care to apply for this band 5 post. This opportunity allows you to gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity environment, working as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

The Children's High Dependency Unit accepts acute and planned admissions. The unit consists of four beds and undertakes major orthopaedic, ENT and complex surgery as well as emergency medicine. The unit provides a high level of high dependency care including non-invasive ventilation and invasive stabilisation ventilation.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

1. Patient Assessment and Monitoring

• Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients' physical, psychological, and emotional status.
• Monitor vital signs and interpret clinical data (e.g., cardiac monitoring, oxygen saturation, invasive and non-invasive blood pressure, fluid balance).
• Recognize and promptly respond to changes in a patient's condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Use advanced monitoring equipment and ensure accurate documentation of patient observations.

2. Clinical Care and Intervention

• Administer prescribed medications safely, including intravenous infusions and titrated drugs (e.g., inotropes, analgesics).
• Provide respiratory support such as oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP), and airway management.
• Manage central lines, arterial lines, urinary catheters, and wound drains as per clinical protocols.
• Assist with procedures such as insertion of invasive lines, tracheostomy care, and bedside diagnostics.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Competence in the use of high-dependency monitoring and equipment
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Ability to prioritize and manage rapidly changing clinical situations
• Strong commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence.

Reporting and documenting any relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with on-going responsibility for patient care as they occur.

Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues.

Engage; interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning as outlined in the ward/unit philosophy.

Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care

Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.

Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.

Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.

Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.

Have a working knowledge of child protection issues / processes and take responsibility for the ongoing care of children in need.

Day to day direct supervision of team of patients and staff.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of two years post registration demonstrable experience in a relevant clinical area
• Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development
• Intravenous therapy skills
• Proven knowledge of patient administration system
• HDU/ICU experience

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• RSCN / Part 15 or relevant experience
• Relevant post basic leadership course
• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
• Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
• Organisational skills and able to work as a team leader
• Demonstrate potential management abilities
• Ability to facilitate change within the work area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.