About this role
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Why might this job interest you?
Being a paediatric nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.
Main duties of the job
hat you can add:
Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilatorsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Paediatric hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices A Paediatric Nursing DegreeDepending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
About us
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much moreWho are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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Job description Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a paediatric nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What you can add:
Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilatorsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Paediatric hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices A Paediatric Nursing Degree*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more
Person Specification
Experience Essential
What you'll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Paediatric hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices A Paediatric Nursing Degree Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Qualifications Essential
Experience: Paediatric nurse: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: NMC (required) Driving Licence (preferred)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)