Job summary
Staff Nurse in Paediatrics
We have vacancies for band 5 Staff Nurses in Paediatrics.

Both Full and Part time roles available.The Paediatric Unit comprises of 24 beds and 2 high dependency beds, an expanding ambulatory care, a new physical assessment unit, a designated children's outpatients and a paediatric outreach nursing team.

Main duties of the job
It is a busy, friendly unit that provides high quality care for children with a wide range of medical, surgical and complex conditions.We are looking for RSCN/RNCB children nurses, who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills to care for children with acute and complex needs.

You will be supported in your role through a comprehensive induction. There are opportunities to rotate to the Neonatal Unit and Children's A&E in addition to developing your high dependency nursing skills.

About us
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

• Caring
• Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other
• Inspiring

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Qualifications
Essential

• RSCN/RN (Child)

Experience
Desirable

• Past work with children or customer care environment

Skills
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with the child and their family.

Knowledge
Desirable

• Up-to-date knowledge of paediatric developments

Others
Essential

• Able to work weekdays, nights, and weekends

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).

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