Job Description

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of only three dedicated children's hospital Trusts in the UK providing integrated healthcare for children and young people, including community and mental health care as well as acute and internationally renowned specialist services. Located within Sheffield, on the edges of the Peak district, enjoy the many benefits of city life including excellent transport links to Nottingham, Derby, Doncaster and Leeds.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a Paediatric A&E nurse in the NHS is both exhilarating and deeply meaningful. It involves providing urgent care and support to children and their families during critical moments. This role allows nurses to utilise specialised skills in a fast-paced environment, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. Working in A&E not only offers the chance to save lives and alleviate suffering but also provides continuous learning and growth. The flexibility in scheduling ensures nurses can maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering compassionate and expert care to young patients in their time of need. It's a role that combines adrenaline with empathy, making it incredibly rewarding for those dedicated to paediatric healthcare.

What you can add:

To always maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families.

Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.

Persuade patients and families to co-operate with treatment for their well-being, effectively deal with anxious relatives.

Ensure parents/carers and the child (when appropriate), can agree and/or negotiate care.

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 A&E Nurse 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 Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 17.69-28.30 per hour

Expected hours: 7 - 36 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person