Registered Nurse – Children’s Ward
Job Summary
Morecambe Bay University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Children’s Ward at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant community with both inpatient and day-care services for children and young people aged 0–16. The successful candidate will bring a passion for compassionate care, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Contract and Working Pattern
* Band 5
* Salary £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro rata
* Permanent position, part-time (working pattern to be agreed)
Key Responsibilities
The role involves:
* Delivering safe, high quality nursing care to children and young people in the ward.
* Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient, day-care, and assessment services.
* Participating in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement activities.
* Supporting preceptorship and supervision of junior staff and students.
Essential
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Children’s Nurse.
* Relevant pre-registration experience working with babies and children.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrable skills in nursing for babies and children, including basic life support.
* Basic IT skills, awareness of child protection, current legislation, and clinical governance.
* Willingness to advance competencies.
Desirable
* Mentoring or assessing qualification or experience.
* Experience of establishing effective communication with families and professionals.
Professional Development
* Preceptorship package and support from the Practice Development Team.
* Opportunity to complete APLS/EPALS and participate in in-house leadership programmes.
* Access to tertiary care training and other development opportunities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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