Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing pre- and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge - this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time
- Liaising with parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients' wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions
- Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
- Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
- Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs
Who we are looking for:
- NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
- EPALS
- At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
- Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
- You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
- Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
- Excellent communication skills
Working Hours: Shifts between 8am - 8pm. Shifts can be any days Monday-Saturday varied on a rota basis.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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