Job Description
Job summary
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 ventilators
The 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.