Staff NurseinUxbridge inUxbridgePUBLISHED WED 4 DEC 2024

Band 5: £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum/incl HCAS PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation TrustrG7zMwZn

Opportunity to work in a new, purpose-built ward with modern facilities and amenities.

Be part of a dynamic and innovative paediatric team dedicated to patient care and support.

Gain diverse experiences by working across various paediatric services, including general medical, surgical, and specialized units.

Access to professional development opportunities and training to help nurses enhance their skills and competencies.

Supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork among multi-disciplinary staff.

Involvement in teaching and mentoring student nurses, contributing to their professional growth.

Engagement with a broad range of paediatric services, including award-winning teams focusing on diabetes, respiratory issues, oncology, and epilepsy.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse to join their dynamic Paediatric Team in Uxbridge. The role involves working in a newly built paediatric in-patient ward, Bumblebee, which features isolation cubicles and high dependency care. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for paediatric patients, as well as administering medication according to Trust policies and supporting the education of student nurses.

Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be patient-focused, and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers numerous opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment, with access to a range of paediatric services, including diabetes, respiratory, oncology, and community nursing services. If you are passionate about paediatric nursing and ready to embrace new challenges, this role at The Hillingdon Hospital could be an excellent next step in your career.

Opportunity to work in a new, purpose-built ward with modern facilities and amenities.

Be part of a dynamic and innovative paediatric team dedicated to patient care and support.

Gain diverse experiences by working across various paediatric services, including general medical, surgical, and specialized units.

Access to professional development opportunities and training to help nurses enhance their skills and competencies.

Supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork among multi-disciplinary staff.

Involvement in teaching and mentoring student nurses, contributing to their professional growth.

Engagement with a broad range of paediatric services, including award-winning teams focusing on diabetes, respiratory issues, oncology, and epilepsy.

Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric Nurse who enjoys working as part of an innovative and dynamic Paediatric Team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The paediatric in-patient ward, Bumblebee has recently moved to a new purpose-built home. This new ward has a large footprint and includes twelve isolation cubicles with ensuite facilities, two of which are designated for high dependency care, and three four bedded bays.

The paediatric services at The Hillingdon Hospital consists of a 24-bedded general medical and surgical ward, which includes a level 1 POSCU, 5-bedded paediatric day care unit, a four bedded day surgical ward, and a paediatric outpatients department. Paediatric services at Hillingdon also included of our award winning, dedicated paediatric diabetes team; paediatric respiratory and allergy services; paediatric oncology and paediatric epilepsy service and level 1 HDU service. We also have close links with our paediatric community nursing team; paediatric emergency department; PATCH service, neonatal unit and child development centre.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary team. If you are a passionate and caring paediatric nurse who is team oriented, patient focussed, and ready for new and exciting challenges to develop your career, there are many opportunities for you here at Hillingdon. We can offer a supportive environment to help you develop and consolidate new competencies and are committed to helping you realise your potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as the band 5 Paediatric staff nurse.

For further information please contact Chris Mann - Paediatric Nursing Services Manager -

About us
Upholding the Trust CARES values and under the supervision of senior colleagues be responsible for the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a group of paediatric patients.

Once assessed as competent administer oral and intravenous medication in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote continuing education and professional development by attending training as necessary and act as a Practice Supervisor or Assessor to student nurses in training.

Work collaboratively as part of the paediatric nursing workforce to support other areas of paediatric practice as necessary such as paediatric day care, neonatal unit

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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