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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Leicester

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  • You must be a newly qualified or experienced nurse, or a Learning Disability Nurse interested in working with children, and have UK NMC registration or be on a related degree or OSCE program.
  • You will provide high-quality care to children with complex conditions, support lifelong learning, and contribute to shaping future services while promoting health equality and teamwork.

Requirements

  • - Newly qualified Nurses or experienced Nurses
  • - Applications from Learning Disability Nurses with an interest in working with Children
  • - Applicants will possess UK NMC registration or be on an approved university degree programme or an OSCE programme working towards UK NMC registration

Responsibilities

  • Main duties of the job
  • The children we care for are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that delivering high quality care requires a culture of lifelong learning and development. With this in mind we have developed an extensive and exciting band five career pathway offering a number of exciting options to develop your Nursing career. We are totally committed to helping you realise your potential. Whatever direction your career takes you we can support you to achieve it.
  • We have positions on Ward 11, this is a Childrens medical ward specialising in Children with complex comorbidities, long term ventilation and neurological conditions. By joining our team now, you will have the opportunity to be part of shaping children’s services in the future.
  • Newly qualified Nurses or experienced Nurses are invited to apply, we would also welcome applications from Learning Disability Nurses with an interest in working with Children. Applicants will possess UK NMC registration or be on an approved university degree programme or an OSCE programme working towards UK NMC registration.
  • Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
  • We Have Four Primary Goals
  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
  • And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
  • Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
  • This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
  • UHL is proud of its preceptorship and were awarded the National Preceptorship Quality mark in August 2023. This award recognises the high quality service we provide to support our newly registered professionals transition to their professional role.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Staff Nurse in Children's services.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

We offer both part-time and full-time positions.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, we actively promote flexible working options to help you manage your work/life balance.

What department will I be working in?

You will be working in Ward 11, which is a children's medical ward specializing in children with complex comorbidities, long-term ventilation, and neurological conditions.

Can newly qualified nurses apply for this position?

Yes, newly qualified nurses are invited to apply, along with experienced nurses and Learning Disability Nurses interested in working with children.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

Applicants must possess UK NMC registration or be on an approved university degree program or an OSCE program working towards UK NMC registration.

What are the primary goals of the Leicester Children's Hospital?

The four primary goals are high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence.

What type of support is available for newly registered professionals?

UHL is proud of its preceptorship program, which received the National Preceptorship Quality mark in August 2023, recognizing the high-quality service provided to support newly registered professionals.

How can I get in touch for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Rachel Speight, the Ward Sister, via email at rachel.speight@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or by phone at 0116 258 5377.

What values underpin the strategy of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust?

The values are compassion, pride, inclusivity, and teamwork.

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust provides a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing health and improving patient outcomes through excellent service and innovative practices. Their purpose is to offer accessible, comprehensive medical care, ensuring the well-being and health of their community.