Staff Nurse - Child Health Rotation inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED MON 5 AUG 2024

Band 5: £28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum - Pro rata PERMANENT
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NEONATAL NHS

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust rOs2qw6g

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced paediatric staff nurses for a rotation position in the Children's Hospital, which features a range of specialist services catering to children from the Wessex region and beyond. The role involves rotating through various departments such as Paediatric ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, and more, with placements lasting nine months across two to three areas of interest. Ideal candidates should have excellent care values, a strong team spirit, and a motivation to contribute to an innovative and supportive environment.

As a member of the team at Southampton’s Children’s Hospital, nurses can expect to be part of a dedicated facility that includes a children's emergency department and a major trauma centre. The position offers opportunities for clinical leadership and management skill development in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Candidates are encouraged to take on new challenges and play a vital role in providing high-quality care to young patients.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role

This is an exciting time to join the team at Southampton's Children's Hospital. We are offering Rotation posts across our Children's Hospital for experienced paediatric staff Nurses to join our team.

Are you an experienced paediatric staff nurse ready for a new challenge Would you like to work for an innovative forward-thinking hospital? Every patient is special to us, which means every nurse who cares for them must be too.

Southampton's Children's Hospital is a 115 bedded hospital catering for both local and regional children from the Wessex Region including the Channel Islands.

Our Children's Hospital prides itself on providing a variety of specialist tertiary services and therefore rotations can include any of the following areas within critical care for children incorporating Paediatric ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric HDU, Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Orthopaedics and Major Trauma, Urology, Nephrology, ENT Surgery, Outpatients and Children's Day Unit JADW. The Children's Hospital has a dedicated Children's Emergency Department and is a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre.

We are looking for highly motivated colleagues who have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit. We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and there are opportunities to work across departments gaining clinical leadership and management skills along the way.

About us
Southampton Childrens Hospital is a tertiary paediatric Hospital which offer the following services:

Dedicated children's emergency and short stay department

Paediatric Major Trauma Centre

Paediatric Intensive care and Retrieval service

Paediatric Outreach service

Tertiary Oncology, Cardiology, Neurological, Surgical , Orthopaedic ,

Medical and Endocrine centre

Haemodialysis Unit

CAHMS team / Learning Disability Nurse

Dedicated Play Team

Tertiary medical , cardiac, and surgical neonatal unit

Neonatal retrieval service

Paediatric Medical Unit (PMU)

Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU)

G2 Paediatric Neurology

G3 Orthopaedics

G4 SUN (Surgery, Urology, Nephrology)

Piam Brown (Oncology)

John Atwell Day Ward (JADW)

E1 Ocean Ward (Surgical & Cardiology)

PICU

Children's Out Patients

Bursledon House

Neonatal Unit

Rotation examples can include PICU E1 Cardiac Ward, PICU PHDU, ED Paediatric Admissions Unit PMU, G3, G4 Surgical Wards, all combinations will be considered. Rotations will consist of 9-month placements in 2-3 of your chosen areas.

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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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