University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Do you have an interest in Paediatric Cardiology?

Southampton Children's Hospital is looking for highly motivated, dedicated registered nurses to join our friendly, supportive nursing team on E1 Ocean Ward, a highly specialised regional paediatric cardiac ward.

E1 is a 16 bedded regional cardiac unit with 4 High Dependency Cardiac beds . The ward cares for children from birth to 18 as well as supporting their families/carers with a range of cardiac medical conditions and those requiring cardiac surgery.

E1 accepts tertiary referrals from across the Thames and Wessex network.

The ward have an excellent educational team and a full educational programme is available to develop your clinical experience with the opportunity to obtain specific cardiac skills to develop your career further.

We are looking for qualified staff that are passionate about our trust values and want to be part of a culture that supports and advocates for our amazing children and their families.

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

In this role you will:

Provide a high standard of specialist individualised nursing care Communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team at UHS Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient/family care

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORAlong with the relevant qualifications we are looking for you to demonstrate: Evidence of on-going professional development Good written and oral communication skills Awareness of evidence-based practice Mentorship experience

The flexibility to work the full range of shifts within a 24-hour shift pattern is essential and previous experience as a qualified nurse in a paediatric environment is desired but not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Prioritisation
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Time management
• People management
• Facilitation skills
• General IT skills

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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