Staff Nurse Children's Outpatients
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our wonderful team in Children's Outpatients here at Royal United Hospitals, Bath. The successful candidate will work in children's Outpatients 22.5 hours per week.
Are you a nurse looking for Mon-Friday social working hours? Are you a paediatric nurse with previous children's outpatient experience? Are you competent in venepuncture and chemo care? Are you a hardworking, passionate, supportive team player who is dedicated to delivering high standards of nursing care within a driven and enthusiastic team?Then we would love to hear from you.
We work day shifts starting at either 08.30, 09.00, 09.30 and 10.00
Main duties of the job
The RUH is a wonderful place to work, with plenty of outside space in which to enjoy a restful break, a dedicated staff restaurant, plentiful on-site parking, a staff swimming pool and much opportunity and support for continuing professional development.Come and join our incredible Paediatric Outpatient Team!
In order to be considered for this role, you need to hold a valid U.K NMC registration or be currently studying towards a nursing qualification in the U.K.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Trained in Paediatrics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse
- Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self and others.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing
- Knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship