Duties and Responsibilities:
* Providing pre- and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge - this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time
* Liaising with parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients' wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions
* Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission
* Providing RCN support during paediatric clinics, assisting with minor operations and Phlebotomy.
* Working as part of a small team with the opportunity to help run and grow the service according to needs
Who we are looking for:
* NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse with no restriction on practise
* EPALS
* At least 2 years post qualification experience working within paediatrics ideally in a surgical setting
* Excellent understanding of CQC criteria
* You must be willing to learn and help support the day to day running of the paediatric service
* Be able to work autonomously with no supervision
* Excellent communication skills
Working Hours: Shifts between 8am - 8pm. Shifts can be any days Monday-Saturday varied on a rota basis.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Free Bupa wellness screening
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.