Are you a registered children's nurse looking for a new challenge or to consolidate your new skills? We are looking for a children's nurse (RN (Registered Nurse) Child /RSCN (Registered Sick Children's Nurse)) to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer preceptorship and an ongoing competency based framework will provided to ensure support to successful individuals. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends, night duties and bank holidays. The children's unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital includes a 16 bedded unit for both medical and surgical patients, and a 5 bedded observation and assessment unit. We also have a Children’s out-patients and Specialist Nurses for Diabetes, Epilepsy, Asthma, Allergy, Eczema and Research. We have a dedicated team of Children’s Community Nurses to facilitate health care for children in their own home. We actively encourage rotation into all these areas and opportunities to develop your area of special interest.
* To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, providing a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and families, with the ability to promote family centred care and establish good relationships with children and families.
* To communicate effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.
* To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
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