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 needsWho we're 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
Benefits
We offer employees 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
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Health Assessment
Employee Assistance Programme
Sharesave
Free DBS
Free Car parkOur 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 togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward
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 needsWho we're 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
Benefits
We offer employees 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
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Health Assessment
Employee Assistance Programme
Sharesave
Free DBS
Free Car parkOur 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 togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward