Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you will be responsible for
1. Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient.
2. Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.
3. Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England'slargest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoybetter career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-lifebalance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so thatyou can take on new roles and challenges.
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources andbuild paid annual leave.
Opportunity &Access over 50 partner NHSTrusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: - Registered Paediatric Nurse
Trust location: - Watford,West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Pay Rates: - £16 -£23 Per hour.
About the trust: - West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital-based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield. The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally and recover more quickly. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
As a member, you will have fantastic benefits:
4. Competitive payrates work- This week, get paid next week.
5. Manage your shifts and time sheets on the go- Access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online orthrough your smartphone.
6. Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days-Call us anytime.
7. Multi-locational work across neighbouring Trusts
8. First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access-before they are made available to agency.
9. Varied working options to suit your lifestyle access- to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixedterm placements.
10. Training and development opportunities
11. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
12. Stakeholder pension scheme available.
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialize in putting people in places tocare. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilledNHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and ahealthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. Asan equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatmentof all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discriminationon the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity,race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage andcivil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality,Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualifiedapplicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by emailthroughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including yourjunk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selectedfor an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days aftersubmitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on thisoccasion.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
13. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric environment within the last 3 years.
Qualifications
Essential
14. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
15. A Paediatric Nursing Degree