Job Description

Job Title: Paediatric Nurse

Trust:

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans

Pay Rates: 22.35-35.13

Shift Patterns: Flexible

Trust info

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides healthcare services to over 600,000 people living in West Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

We see nearly a million patients every year and employ around 5,800 people. This makes the trust one of the largest employers in the area.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a paediatric nurse in the NHS is a deeply rewarding role that allows professionals to specialise in caring for children and adolescents. Paediatric nurses play a pivotal role in promoting children's health and well-being, from routine check-ups to managing complex medical conditions. The flexibility in scheduling enables paediatric nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality care to their young patients. Building strong relationships with children and their families, and witnessing their recovery and growth, makes paediatric nursing both fulfilling and impactful.

What you can add:

Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead

Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient

Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations

Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric environment within the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

A Paediatric Nursing Degree

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card

- NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts

/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help

- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards,

keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 22.35-35.13 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person