Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent to join our team in the Paediatric Emergency Department. The Nursery Nurse will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical care to children and young people attending the department. The role requires providing an effective and friendly service, monitoring observations, carrying out growth measurements, providing play and activities, and assisting with distraction during procedures.
Responsibilities
* Provide an effective and friendly service to all that come through the Paediatric Emergency Department.
* Carry out and record growth measurements.
* Record Points of Care testing after training.
* Assist in developing a child and young‑person friendly environment.
* Assess children through undertaking observations.
* Provide appropriate play and activities for children and young people.
* Assist with distraction for procedures such as blood taking.
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent; experience in child development is essential.
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill‑health. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England.
Salary & Hours
£27,485 – £30,162 per annum
Full time; rostered to cover all clinics.
Our Values
Patient and staff experience is important to us. The behaviours we live by are:
* Putting patients first.
* Aiming to get it right.
* Recognising that everybody counts.
* Doing everything openly and honestly.
Application
New position. Join a team that values job sharing, flexible working, and a culture of openness and transparency. Apply now.
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