An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Children's Nurse to join our friendly and welcoming team on the Treehouse Children's Unit.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Nurse who is interested in developing their leadership skills, to support the Ward Manager in leading the Treehouse team.
You would need to be dynamic and thrive under pressure, as well as being committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong patient focus, excellent communication skills and demonstrate that they have the ability to work with and lead a team.
Main duties of the job
We care for children and young people with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions.
The Treehouse Unit is a 20 bedded acute paediatric ward, with 8 paediatric assessment beds (PAU) and 2 HDU beds. We also run day case surgical lists 4 days a week.
Within Treehouse, we have 2 Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educators who will offer you a robust induction plan.
We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you an individual Band 6 Development Plan which is tailored to your unique individual development needs.
Team focused and hard working, you'll be committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients whilst supporting your junior and senior colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trust's values.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously and consider any request we receive, trying to work with you to explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential RSCN/RN(child) Evidence of post-registration study and preceptorship training
Desirable Degree in nursing or related subject
Experience
Essential Substantial experience as a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse Evidence of good organisational and planning skills Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development Excellent communication skills
Desirable Experience at band 6 level
Knowledge
Essential NMC standards and requirements
Skills
Essential An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people Proven clinical skills Able to comply with Trust policies
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Nurse who is interested in developing their leadership skills, to support the Ward Manager in leading the Treehouse team.
You would need to be dynamic and thrive under pressure, as well as being committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong patient focus, excellent communication skills and demonstrate that they have the ability to work with and lead a team.
Main duties of the job
We care for children and young people with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions.
The Treehouse Unit is a 20 bedded acute paediatric ward, with 8 paediatric assessment beds (PAU) and 2 HDU beds. We also run day case surgical lists 4 days a week.
Within Treehouse, we have 2 Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educators who will offer you a robust induction plan.
We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you an individual Band 6 Development Plan which is tailored to your unique individual development needs.
Team focused and hard working, you'll be committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients whilst supporting your junior and senior colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trust's values.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously and consider any request we receive, trying to work with you to explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential RSCN/RN(child) Evidence of post-registration study and preceptorship training
Desirable Degree in nursing or related subject
Experience
Essential Substantial experience as a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse Evidence of good organisational and planning skills Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development Excellent communication skills
Desirable Experience at band 6 level
Knowledge
Essential NMC standards and requirements
Skills
Essential An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people Proven clinical skills Able to comply with Trust policies
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
