Specialist Nurse - Children and Young People

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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Advertiser
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Organisation
Spire Healthcare
Reference
23347
Contract Type
Gatwick
Expiry Date
08/07/2025 15:21:00
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