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Job summary

Main area
Bank
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank post with the ability to book shifts to suit you.
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (Bank post, 0 hour contract with the ability to book shifts as and when you would like.)
Job ref
264-4979864-Bank-Q
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2024 08:00

Employer heading

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Flexible Paediatric Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.

Are you looking to make the most of your time while the kids are off on school holidays by earning extra money?  You have come to the right place!

We invite you to become part of our Skylark team as a Registered Nurse, where flexibility meets fulfilment. Work with us as flexible as you want around your busy lifestyle. We are looking to join bank Nurses to support the current team who place children and families at the heart of everything they do.  

Perhaps you have recently taken a break from the NHS and would like to ease back in by picking up the odd shift? Or you are looking to develop your career on a children's ward but would like to trial the busy ward environment first.  We would love to hear from you and see how we can support. 

You 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.

Make a difference, earn extra income and take control of your schedule as a Bank Nurse. Apply today and embark on your next adventure!

** THIS ROLE DOES NOT ATTRACT SPONSORSHIP ** Please review UKVI guidelines. 

 

Main duties of the job

Why Choose Us? Tailor your work schedule to fit your own lifestyle, allowing you to top up shifts effortlessly.  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 Trust. We truly have a dedicated and caring team who are always looking to share their passion for Children's Nursing to support others on the ward. 

Skylark Ward: 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.  We our deeply proud of our team, who have just been nominated and gifted a Daisy Award. 


Working for our organisation

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:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Role does not attract sponsorship, we will be shortlisting applications with NMC registration only.

Person specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Degree Educated
  • Ability to communicate with patients
  • Collaborative and a can work effectively in a team
  • Healthcare Experience
  • RNC Registered

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Mahoney
Job title
Skylark Ward Manager
Telephone number
01536 492291
Additional information

Interested applicants who would like to discuss further or arrange an informal visit can contact Skylark direct on 01536 492291 and ask for either:

 

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