Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Nurse For Children's Services
Band 5
Job overview
Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance at an Assessment Centre on the 7th September 2024. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.
Please do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.
Are you interested in becoming part of a team that places the child and the family at the heart of all they do, if so, this may be the job for you.
Skylark Ward is looking for a Registered Nurse; the individual would ideally hold the R.S.C.N. or R.N. Child Branch qualification but consideration will be given to nurses who have transferable knowledge and skills. You would be highly motivated, innovative and willing to rise to the challenges that Paediatric nursing demands.
Main duties of the job
Why Apply? We are passionate about the care we give to babies, children and young people and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust
About us: Skylark Ward is a modern, purpose-built 26 bedded inpatient ward for babies, children and young people from 1 day old up to 16-18 years. Within Skylark there is a two-bedded Paediatric High Dependency bay. We care for all different specialties including Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Young people with Mental Health Conditions and Ear, Nose and Throat speciality. We also have a 6 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit which is open Monday – Friday 09:00 – 21:30.
The Role: This post is a rotational post working both day and night shifts; therefore flexibility with working hours is essential.
Professional Development: There would be an opportunity to rotate if you wish to work within the Neonatal Unit or Paediatric Area in Emergency Department.
An Excellent Location- the Trust is located close to Kettering Train Station which has direct links to London and other major cities. Our Trust has easy access to the A14 and M1.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this job role.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree
Desirable criteria
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous Healthcare Experience
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to continuing professional development - enthusiasm for learning
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with patients/families during stressful times
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Mahony
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 492291
- Additional information
Interested applicants who would like to discuss further or arrange an informal visit can contact Skylark direct on 01536 492291 and ask for either:
Rachel Mahony [email protected]
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