Job Opportunity: Paediatric Nurse
This post attracts a recruitment incentive of £2000 pro rata (conditions apply).
Are you an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse looking to develop your career?
We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our Children's Services team at Colchester Hospital, recently approved as a High Dependency Unit Level 2 Unit. Our team provides high-quality, compassionate care in a 20-bed Children's Ward, including 2 HDU Level 1 Beds and 1 Level 2 bed, caring for patients requiring high dependency interventions such as CPAP, BiPAP, and Long Term Ventilation.
At East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we value our workforce and support your professional growth. We offer full-time and part-time hours, along with a range of training, development opportunities, and flexible working options.
Role Responsibilities
1. Manage and develop the nursing team within the Children’s Ward, providing professional and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care for children, families, and staff.
2. Collaborate with nurses and other MDT members on a one-to-one or group basis to enhance clinical skills and practice across pediatric care areas.
3. Deputize for the ward/unit manager to ensure appropriate senior cover at all times.
About Us
We are ESNEFT, serving nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex through hospital and community health services. Our organization employs over 12,000 staff and provides care across various settings, including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics, and patient homes.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme
* Unsocial hours payments (where applicable)
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
* Access to NHS discounts
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programmes
Our Commitment
We are investing in digital transformation with Epic’s electronic patient record system to improve hospital life for staff and patients. Our philosophy is "Time Matters," focusing on efficiency and reducing delays.
Interested?
If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we want to hear from you. Find out more about living and working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Michelle Duffney
Job Title: Matron - Children's Services
Email: Michelle.Duffney@esneft.nhs.uk
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