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Staff Nurse - Child Health Rotation

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified nurse with relevant registration, knowledge of acute health issues, teaching experience, infection control, and evidence of ongoing personal development.
  • You will provide specialized nursing care in various pediatric settings, including critical care, oncology, and emergency services, while fostering a supportive team environment.

Requirements

  • Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
  • Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
  • Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
  • Understanding of personal accountability
  • Knowledge of own role within the team
  • Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
  • Awareness of evidence-based practice
  • Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
  • Evidence of on-going personal development
  • Able to use initiative
  • Evidence of recent study
  • Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
  • Teaching experience

Responsibilities

  • Main duties of the job
  • This is an exciting time to join the team at Southampton’s Children’s Hospital. We are offering Rotation posts across our Children's Hospital for experienced paediatric staff Nurses to join our team.
  • Southampton’s Children’s Hospital is a 115 bedded hospital catering for both local and regional children from the Wessex Region including the Channel Islands.
  • Our Children’s Hospital prides itself on providing a variety of specialist tertiary services and therefore rotations can include any of the following areas within critical care for children incorporating Paediatric ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric HDU, Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Orthopaedics and Major Trauma, Urology, Nephrology, ENT Surgery, Outpatients and Children's Day Unit JADW. The Children’s Hospital has a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department and is a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre.
  • We are looking for highly motivated colleagues who have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit. We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and there are opportunities to work across departments gaining clinical leadership and management skills along the way.
  • Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
  • Southampton Children’s Hospital is a tertiary paediatric Hospital which offer the following services:
  • Dedicated children's emergency and short stay department
  • Paediatric Major Trauma Centre
  • Paediatric Intensive care and Retrieval service
  • Paediatric Outreach service
  • Tertiary Oncology, Cardiology, Neurological, Surgical , Orthopaedic ,
  • Medical and Endocrine centre
  • Haemodialysis Unit
  • CAHMS team / Learning Disability Nurse
  • Dedicated Play Team
  • Tertiary medical , cardiac, and surgical neonatal unit
  • Neonatal retrieval service
  • Paediatric Medical Unit (PMU)
  • Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU)
  • G2 Paediatric Neurology
  • G3 Orthopaedics
  • G4 SUN (Surgery, Urology, Nephrology)
  • Piam Brown (Oncology)
  • John Atwell Day Ward (JADW)
  • E1 Ocean Ward (Surgical & Cardiology)
  • PICU
  • Children's Out Patients
  • Bursledon House
  • Neonatal Unit
  • Rotation examples can include PICU E1 Cardiac Ward, PICU PHDU, ED Paediatric Admissions Unit PMU, G3, G4 Surgical Wards, all combinations will be considered. Rotations will consist of 9-month placements in 2-3 of your chosen areas.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Staff Nurse - Child Health Rotation.

What type of hospital is Southampton Children’s Hospital?

Southampton Children’s Hospital is a tertiary paediatric hospital that provides a variety of specialist services.

What are the main areas of rotation for this role?

Rotations can include Paediatric ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric HDU, Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Urology, Nephrology, ENT Surgery, Outpatients, and the Children's Day Unit.

How long will each rotation placement last?

Each rotation placement will last 9 months and may involve 2-3 chosen areas.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a Qualified Nurse with a Degree or Diploma and must be a registered nurse on the appropriate part of the register.

Is prior experience in paediatric nursing required?

Yes, we are looking for experienced paediatric staff nurses.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the organization offers learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations.

How many days of paid holiday do employees receive?

Employees are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata).

What additional benefits do UHS employees receive?

UHS employees have access to a range of NHS discounts and a generous pension scheme.

Is teaching and supporting learners a requirement for this role?

Yes, candidates should provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice as part of their role as a practice supervisor.

What is the work environment like at Southampton Children’s Hospital?

The work environment is described as friendly, welcoming, and supportive, with a strong team spirit.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including specialized and emergency care, to the community. Their ultimate mission is to provide exceptional patient care, support, and treatment through innovation and excellence. UHS aims to improve health outcomes and enhance the patient experience by fostering a dedicated, skilled workforce and implementing advanced medical practices.

Benefits

  • Staff Discounts

    Receive discounts for major retailers and experiences with the Blue Light card, plus other salary sacrifice schemes.

  • 24/7 Wellbeing Support

    You can access impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors for many different issues.

  • Cycle to work

    Keep active with tax-free bikes and save up to 30% on cycling gear.

  • Park & Ride

    The Adanac Health & Innovation Campus provides a park and ride service.

  • Training & development

    We support development from entry level apprenticeships through to post doctoral research.

  • On-site Facilities

    Access to free gym membership, numerous eateries and bespoke gardens at our Southampton General site

  • Childcare support

    Support and advice is available to all employees on any childcare related issue.

  • Savings on childcare

    Access to childcare vouchers and our fee direct scheme.