West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
Watford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
44a4723356b8
Job Views:
6
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit ?
Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses only
We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Nurse Educator.
The Safari day Unit Department provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children’s environment.
It is located 1st floor Maternity building and has its own designated 10 beds .
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5
Paediatric Nurse with experience and a passion in general paediatrics. Safari day unit caters for different specialities in surgery including ENT, dental, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, urology. In addition we provide service in MRI, food challenges, endocrine test and ward attenders for intravenous infusions or blood transfusion.
The post holder should be a registered children’s nurse, have excellent communication skills and be keen to promote clinical excellence within our team.
We are dedicated to supporting the development of our paediatric nurses within our service and offer continuing professional development including, PILS/APLS, Venepuncture and cannulation and progression to Band 6.
You will have a supernumerary period on commencing the post and will be allocated a mentor alongside the practice educator to support you.
The trust also has a well-established preceptorship programme which you will be part of which will also see you qualify as a student Supervisor by the end of your first year with us.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.
To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.
To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.
The post holder could be required to work on any children’s area according to the needs of the service.
Person specification
Knowledge
* •Knowledge of Child protection issues
* •An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
* •Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
* •Awareness of equality and diversity
* •Basic knowledge of computers
* • experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability
* •Excellent paediatric clinical skills
* •Relevant specialist skills and abilities for department
* •Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* •Able to problem solve and initiate change
* •Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* •Ability to prioritise
* •Administration of IV drugs
* •Administration of medication under patient group directives
* •Area of specialist interest
* •Experience of research and audit
* •Experience of change management and problem solving
* •Effective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
* •Experience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:
* •Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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