Experienced Staff Nurse
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
As the Lead Centre for Paediatric Intensive Care services for the West Midlands, we care for critically ill children from a wide range of specialties including cardiac, ECMO, liver, medical, oncology, renal, surgery, neuro and trauma.
If you are an experienced (6 months post qualifying), paediatric, adult or neonatal nurse we would welcome your application. No critical care experience is necessary. We provide a fantastic 18 month educational Foundation Programme; however, depending on your qualifications and experience, fast track is available for leadership and development opportunities.
As an experienced band 5 (6 months plus) you job will be:
- To provide high quality care for the child and family in a safe and professional environment.
- Family integrated care is promoted by working in partnership with the child and family.
- All staff will be supported in order to develop professional expertise in Paediatric critical care.
- Professional development will support NMC and mandatory requirements and meet service need.
Main duties of the job
If you are an experienced (6 months post qualifying), paediatric, adult or neonatal nurse we would welcome your application. No critical care experience is necessary. We provide a fantastic 18 month educational Foundation Programme; however, depending on your qualifications and experience, fast track is available for leadership and development opportunities.
As an experienced band 5 (6 months plus) you job will be:
- - To provide high quality care for the child and family in a safe and professional environment.
- Family integrated care is promoted by working in partnership with the child and family.
- All staff will be supported in order to develop professional expertise in Paediatric critical care.
- Professional development will support NMC and mandatory requirements and meet service need.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse-Full NMC PIN
- Recognised Paediatric Intensive Care qualification
- First degree
- Course in Mentoring and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential criteria- At least 6 months post registration experience
- Experience working with families
- Willingness to participate fully with PICU Foundation Programme and consolidation
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria- Must demonstrate good health and attendance at work and be able to work a range of shifts spanning the 24 clock.
- Must be able to stand/walk around bed space for long periods
Other Requirements
Desirable criteria- Experience working with the public
Should any new information become available, you will be kept informed of this throughout your recruitment process.
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with.This information will be treated in a confidential manner.