Overview
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric Nurse who enjoys working as part of an innovative and CQC rated ‘Good’ Paediatric Team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are a dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff who provide high quality care to children with a wide variety of conditions including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, diabetes and oncology. We serve both our local population and surrounding boroughs, receiving patients through our paediatric emergency department as well as children from Heathrow airport. The paediatric department at The Hillingdon Hospital consists of a 23-bedded general medical and surgical ward, which includes a level 1 POSCU. We also have a 5-bedded paediatric day care unit and a paediatric outpatients department. The paediatric department also consists of our award winning, dedicated diabetes team, and respiratory and allergy team. In addition, we have a strong specialist nurse workforce in areas such epilepsy and transition which support all children’s services. We also have close links with the paediatric community nursing team; the paediatric emergency department; our level two neonatal unit and child development centre.
Responsibilities
Join our fantastic paediatric team and contribute to the delivery of high quality care for children with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. The role supports ongoing development within a supportive environment, with opportunities to develop and consolidate new competencies and benefit from personalised training and dedicated practice educators and study leave. You will have responsibilities aligned with a Band 5 role and be involved in providing patient centred care within the paediatric team, while engaging in opportunities for rotation and professional development as described below.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of two years’ experience at band 5 - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Patient focussed, team oriented and committed to ongoing professional development - Willingness to participate in training plans and use study leave and short courses to enhance competencies
Training, Development and Benefits
Through personalised training and development plans, dedicated practice educators and generous study leave, we can offer you:
* Professional development tailored to your individual needs
* The potential for an internal rotation programme within the Women & Children’s Division, Paediatric A&E and Neonatal Unit. Other rotation options may be available.
* Opportunities to undertake short courses
* Internal and External study days
* Career progression
About the Trust
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount; we are improving infection prevention and control and are strengthening partnerships with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system to ensure high-quality, safe and compassionate care, while moving forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff who are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services to provide the best care where needed. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Mann Job title: Paediatric Nursing Services Manager Email address: chris.mann4@nhs.net
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