UK-Med Register: Paediatric Infectious Disease (ID) Nurse

UK-Med NGO; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a frontline medical aid charity as a Paediatric Infectious Disease Nurse, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in humanitarian efforts. This role involves providing emergency medical care internationally, particularly in challenging environments. Ideal candidates are compassionate, determined, and ready to work at short notice, with a strong nursing background and a desire to learn and grow in a humanitarian context. You’ll be part of a dedicated team striving to ensure healthcare access in crisis situations, making a real difference in the lives of those in need. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to contribute to a noble cause while enhancing your skills and experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Friendly Working Environment

Opportunity for International Travel

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a current nursing license and a degree in Nursing Science.
• Experience in low-resource/humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in humanitarian settings.
• Assess current practices and develop action plans for deployment.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Emergency Medical Care

Humanitarian Experience

Training and Facility Assessment

Project Management

Language Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Current Nursing License

Job description

UK-Med Register – Paediatric Infectious Disease (ID) Nurse

Are you a licensed Paediatric Infectious Disease (ID) Nurse interested in gaining experience and knowledge in the humanitarian field, particularly in providing emergency medical care?

Role: Paediatric Infectious Disease (ID) Nurse – Register

Remuneration: GBP £3,300 to GBP £3,600 gross per month (Dependent on assignment and experience)

Hours: UK-Med Register role, no guarantee of any work, but if deployed work will be full-time.

Duration: Register members who deploy will be offered fixed-term contracts. The duration will depend on the requirements of the response, but most responses are between 4 and 12 weeks.

Location: Internationally / any of the UK-Med responses including Ukraine and various other locations.

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking Paediatric Infectious Disease (ID) Nurses who are enthusiastic about extending their knowledge and skills within a humanitarian environment. You must be available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to join our register.

Our ideal candidates will be confident and capable in assessing current practices, developing action plans, and implementing necessary actions. Additional qualifications and experience in training, facility assessment, and project management would be a distinct advantage. Experience practicing nursing in low-resource/humanitarian contexts is highly desirable but not essential.

You must hold a current nursing license and be able to demonstrate your current and unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation. You must hold specific qualifications/professional registration in Nursing Science/Degree.

You will be determined, high-performing, compassionate, and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in humanitarian programming.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages). Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.

This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

The selection process consists of two stages:

1. Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.
2. Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.