Staff Nurse (Children's Services) inLeeds inLeeds PUBLISHED TUE 15 OCT 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year  PERMANENT 
FAMILY HAEMATOLOGY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NHS
Opportunity to work in one of the UK's largest children's hospitals, allowing for exposure to a diverse range of cases and specialties.
Supportive Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses, ensuring a smooth transition into the role and enhancing confidence.
Access to state-of-the-art treatments and facilities, promoting high-quality patient care and professional development.
Ability to take on significant responsibilities, including acting as the prime care provider and potentially taking charge of the ward.
Engagement in mentorship and training of junior staff and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Focus on family-centered care, allowing nurses to make a meaningful impact on young patients and their families.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is hiring Band 5 Registered Nurses for their Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Haematology and Oncology wards at Leeds Children’s Hospital. This position offers an exciting opportunity for career development in one of the UK’s largest children’s hospitals, known for its advanced treatments and comprehensive pediatric services.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans centered on families and young patients.
- Delivering care independently and acting as the primary care provider for a designated group of patients.
- Taking charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff.
- Participating in training and mentoring junior staff and students while maintaining personal professional development.

The hospital supports newly qualified nurses through a Preceptorship program, which emphasises structured development and includes a supernumerary period and a dedicated education pathway. Candidates should indicate their specialty preference in their application.

 


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