The closing date is 12 March 2025
Salary: £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inc
Job summary
If you want to work in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment then this job is for you. We are looking for energetic and dedicated RSCN band 5 to join our team.
We offer training and development opportunities in order for you to further develop and grow in your professional career. Your health and wellbeing matter to us, therefore, we offer flexible working that allows you to balance life’s demands and an environment that foster appreciation and respect.
We have a focus group that provides all new staff with an allocated buddy for ongoing support for your first year on the ward. Here on acorn ward, we champion diversity and inclusion, where you can be yourself and where all staff is treated fairly.
Acorn pediatric ward has a 24-bed acute medical facility, providing the highest quality care to patients 0-16 years old. We work in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team for effective outcomes for all our service users.
We ensure that our trust values are embedded in our day-to-day work.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective care to patients 0-16 years old within a paediatric acute inpatient ward. Ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised care is given to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. The post holder will ensure that they maintain professionalism at all times and that cer is provided utilising our WeCare values.
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child with current registration
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or working towards it
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience within an acute paediatric setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
- Sufficient skills and knowledge in caring for pediatric patients in an acute ward setting
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Takes responsibility for own learning
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Role model
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).