Job summary
Please do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.
Are you interested in becoming part of a team that places the child and the family at the heart of all they do, if so, this may be the job for you. Skylark Ward is looking for a Registered Nurse; the individual would ideally hold the R.S.C.N. or R.N. Child Branch qualification but consideration will be given to nurses who have transferable knowledge and skills. You would be highly motivated, innovative and willing to rise to the challenges that Paediatric nursing demands.
Main duties of the job
Why Apply? We are passionate about the care we give to babies, children and young people and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our TrustAbout us: Skylark Ward is a modern, purpose-built 26 bedded inpatient ward for babies, children and young people from 1 day old up to 16-18 years. Within Skylark there is a two-bedded Paediatric High Dependency bay. We care for all different specialties including Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Young people with Mental Health Conditions and Ear, Nose and Throat speciality. We also have a 6 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit which is open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 21:30. The Role: This post is a rotational post working both day and night shifts; therefore flexibility with working hours is essential.
Professional Development:There would be an opportunity to rotate if you wish to work within the Neonatal Unit or Paediatric Area in Emergency Department.
An Excellent Location- the Trust is located close to Kettering Train Station which has direct links to London and other major cities.Our Trust has easy access to the A14 and M1.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Our Excellence Values:
CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this job role.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous Healthcare Experience
Desirable
- Commitment to continuing professional development - enthusiasm for learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients/families during stressful times
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ