Staff Nurse (Children's) - 19hpw
Job Description
Job summary
Closing Date: 18.06.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 19.06.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 22.06.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Children's Nurse to join our dynamic and forward thinking team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will be joining ward 12 which is part of our Children and Young People's unit. The unit also consists of ward 30/32 .
Main duties of the job
Ward 12 is the day case ward, it has 14 beds. We care for children undergoing planned and acute surgery under many specialities for example ENT, general, plastic, maxillo-facial and ophthalmology. We also run a paediatric haematology service from a dedicated area of the ward. Children who have respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis attend an ambulatory service on the ward for IV therapy and physiotherapy. We also run a pre-assessment clinic and a wound/dressing clinic.
About us
We offer a 2 week supernumerary period to all new starters with an option to extend the period. A bespoke training package is offered to all staff.
We are incredibly proud of the work we perform at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust in delivering individualised care where auditable patient safety and patient experience is always at the forefront of our agenda.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
other
Essential
- Use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills.
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Positive attitude
- Self-Motivated
- Innovative and Dynamic
- Flexible with regard to hours
- Able to manage and cope with stressful situations
- Decisive
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN, RN Child
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- IV skills
- Ability to plan time and manage others
- Motivation to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a paediatric environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
