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Registered Paediatric Nurse

Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Kettering
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 per annum / pro rota
Closing date
16 Aug 2024
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Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance at an Assessment Centre on the 7th September 2024. We are not able to accomodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.

Do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.

Are you a Registered Children's Nurse/Paramedic who enjoys working in a fast past and demanding environment? Are you seeking a position where you can develop your skills in the assessment and care of children with a range of clinical conditions?

We are seeking both full and part time Registered Children's Nurses to join our team.

Key aspects of the role include:oBeing responsible for the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient centred care, by prioritising patients using your expert clinical knowledge. Skilled in assessment, planning, implementation and the re-evaluation of care, you will guide the patient through their journey in the department. oBeing responsible for ensuring the environment and equipment is clean, maintained, tidy and well stocked, confirming the department is prepared for every eventuality. You will act at all times in accordance within the codes of your governing bodies (NMC) and local standards of care and policies.

Main duties of the job

The department offers a wide range of emergency services including minor injuries, adult, children's and a level 2 trauma unit. You will work the majority of your shifts within the Paediatric area of the Emergency Department but at times you will support other areas within the Emergency Department and across the trusts Paediatric Services which will enable you to develop your specialist skill set and knowledge base.

This post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Children's Nurse / Nursing Assosciate
  • Diploma / Degree


Desirable

  • Mentorship Qualification / Practice Supervisior or Assessor
  • Leadership Qualification
  • EPLS / ATNC / APLS


Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience of experience looking after children in health care setting


Desirable

  • Previous experience in ED, Assessment Unit or Critical Care Setting


Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of experience with child protection


Desirable

  • Evidence of experience with mental health issues


Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

264-5797685-MED-B

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