Our jobs Medical & Healthcare

Paediatrics Nurse

Leeds / United Kingdom / Code: EPJ02369

Apply for this job
Introduction
Our Client has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, focused Paediatric Staff Nurse to join their expanding team. 
Job description

 

Job Description

Paediatrics Nurse

Package:

Salary:             Equivalent Band 5

Location:         Leeds

Hours:             Full Time and Part Time Hours

Our Client has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, focused Paediatric Staff Nurse to join their expanding team. The department is a 7 bedded surgical unit with designated play area. General surgery, ENT, Plastic surgery and Ophthalmology specialties, pre-assessment, post-operative recovery, outpatient clinics (including Allergy Clinic) and physiotherapy – this is a hospital wide rotational post to support children, young people and their families throughout their hospital journey.

You can gain lots of skills through development and training. Phlebotomy training will be offered to ensure that our patients are fully supported. PILS is an essential criteria for the role with development to undertake EPALS within the first year of employment.

Duties and responsibilities

You will provide pre and post-operative care to children and young people, assisting in their recovery and getting them ready for discharge – this will include wound care, assisting with personal care and providing emotional support at what can be a stressful time. You will liaise with their parents, guardians and consultants giving advice and making recommendations to improve the patients’ wellbeing, whilst also being adept at identifying a deteriorating patient and making on the spot, informed decisions.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a registered Children’s Nurse with at least 6 months (post qualified) experience on a Paediatrics Ward, preferably with surgical ward experience however we are happy to consider medical or community background for nurses who are interested in developing their experience in this field.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

•             35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

•             Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

•            Reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

•             Free Bupa wellness screening

•             Private medical insurance

•             Life assurance

 
Apply for this job
Contact Ana Rocha

Ana Rocha

Career Consultant
Portugal