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Children's Nurse (Experienced or newly qualified)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7167884/430-WC25-5A-B5 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Newly Qualified and Experienced Registered Children’s Nurses
Department: Children’s Services
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro-rata
Hours: Full time and part time available
We have a number of opportunities across our services for Registered Children’s Nurses to work amongst our team.
We have positions available for newly qualified and experienced Registered Children’s Nurses to join our dedicated team! This is an exciting time to join our team as we are working on developing our NEWWomen and Children’s Hospital as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Opportunities Available:
• Ward 5: 22 bedded acute paediatric inpatient ward for ages 0-16, covering a wide range of clinical presentations and care including: medical, surgical, oncology, and orthopaedics.
• Neonatal Unit: 17 neonatal cots for babies from 27 weeks gestation, offering intensive, high dependency, and special care.
• In additionto the above, we are exploring the possibility of commencing a rotational role across our Paediatric and Neonatal Services. If you would be interested in this opportunity, please highlight this in your supporting information within your application.
Potential Future Opportunities:
• Ward 4 - Paediatric Assessment Unit
• Children’s Emergency Department
• Children and Neonatal Community Services
• Paediatric Planned Care Services – this includes our Paediatric Day Care Unit (PDCU), Paediatric Day Surgical Unit (PDSU) and Children’s Outpatients.
We are seeking newly qualified or experienced Registered Children's Nurses to join our team. More information related to the main duties of the roles we have available can be found in the job descriptions attached to this advert.
Key summary of duties:
• Provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for infants, children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
• Ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients and families in their care.
• Act as an advocate firstly for the child and then for their family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
• To ensure that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children forms an integral part of all stages of the care offer.
• To be able to communicate efficiently and effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.
• To develop and maintain clinical skills and the knowledge necessary to ensure provision of holistic evidence based nursing care.
To support you in your journey as newly qualified Registered Children's Nurse or on your transition into a new role, we have a comprehensive induction, preceptorship and ongoing development opportunities available. To understand more of the opportunities we have available please see additional information under "Detailed job description and main responsibilities".
NHS Staff Survey: They embrace opportunities to demonstrate initiative within their roles, with an impressive 83.2% seizing such chances to drive improvements in their work areas.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
We have a number of opportunities available across our Children's and Neonatal Services. To find out more information related to the job description and main responsibilities please see the job descriptions attached to this advert.
To help you understand the support and continuing professional development opportunities we can offer you at Milton Keynes University Hospital, please see below:
Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
1. Support for you on your first steps as a Registered Children’s Nurse, or as an experienced Registered Nurse as you transition to a new role:
· A Bespoke Induction: A tailored induction program with dedicated support from our paediatric practice development team during your first month.
· Supernumerary Period: Spend time working under supervision with our current team to ensure you feel confident and supported. During this time, you will have regular contact with the paediatric practice development team, and you will have a designated buddy.
· Ongoing Support:Regular meetings with your preceptor, team leader, or manager to guide your professional growth during your first 6 months.
2. Your First Year - Specialised Preceptorship Programmes:
· Trust Preceptorship: This is a Trust wide structured program which is designed to help you build confidence and competence, enhance your collaborative abilities and ensure high-quality patient care. This programme study days focused on areas including transitioning from student to professional, fundamentals of quality improvement, advanced communication skills, and leadership and development. This programme has been awarded the National Preceptorship Interim Quality mark award which highlights the gold standards expected of an NHS Trust’s preceptorship programme.
· Paediatric Preceptorship (Children’s Services): In addition to the trust wide preceptorship, we offer a tailored paediatric preceptorship programme for all of our newly qualified Children’s Nurses who work within Ward 4, Ward 5, Children’s Emergency Department, Community Team and Planned Care Services. This is a programme that includes study sessions focused on: paediatric respiratory care, high dependency care, long-term ventilation and tracheostomy management, mental health, oncology, and diabetes care.
· Neonatal Foundation Programme (Neonatal Services): In addition to the trust preceptorship, we offer the Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal Operational Delivery Network 1 year foundation programme. This comprises of a number of modules including learning focused on care of the neonate in special care, as well as specific sessions focused on respiratory, nutrition and thermoregulation.
In addition, you will also attend Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS) if you work within acute, planned or community Paediatric Services or the Mat-Neo Study Day if you work within our Neonatal Services.
Alongside the above training opportunities, you will work within an experienced multi-disciplinary team who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. We also offer simulation and hot topic training throughout the year to ensure you keep up to date with current practice and developments.
3. Ongoing Learning and Development
To support you in your ongoing development, we offer a wide range of specialised courses to enhance your skills and knowledge and to support you in developing your career and these include:
· Paediatric and Neonatal Courses: Practice Supervisor and Assessor, Human Factors, Leadership Training, Venepuncture and Cannulation, Central Line Access and progression to Nurse in Charge Study Day.
· Paediatric Specific Courses: Paediatric Level 1 Critical Care Theory and Practical Training, High Dependency Course (University Accredited) and European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS). There may also be further opportunities to attend courses focused on caring for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, mental health crisis, pain management, acute safeguarding concerns, and oncology treatment including care of children receiving chemotherapy.
· Neonatal Specific Courses: Qualified in Specialty Neonatal Course (University Accredited), Family Integrated Care, Breastfeeding, NLS (Newborn Life Support), STABLE, Bereavement Care and Transitional Care Specific Training Opportunities.
Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
Interviews will be scheduled for May 2025.
This advert closes on Sunday 4 May 2025
Newly Qualified and Experienced Registered Children’s Nurses
Department: Children’s Services
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro-rata
Hours: Full time and part time available
We have a number of opportunities across our services for Registered Children’s Nurses to work amongst our team.
We have positions available for newly qualified and experienced Registered Children’s Nurses to join our dedicated team! This is an exciting time to join our team as we are working on developing our NEWWomen and Children’s Hospital as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Opportunities Available:
• Ward 5: 22 bedded acute paediatric inpatient ward for ages 0-16, covering a wide range of clinical presentations and care including: medical, surgical, oncology, and orthopaedics.
• Neonatal Unit: 17 neonatal cots for babies from 27 weeks gestation, offering intensive, high dependency, and special care.
• In additionto the above, we are exploring the possibility of commencing a rotational role across our Paediatric and Neonatal Services. If you would be interested in this opportunity, please highlight this in your supporting information within your application.
Potential Future Opportunities:
• Ward 4 - Paediatric Assessment Unit
• Children’s Emergency Department
• Children and Neonatal Community Services
• Paediatric Planned Care Services – this includes our Paediatric Day Care Unit (PDCU), Paediatric Day Surgical Unit (PDSU) and Children’s Outpatients.
We are seeking newly qualified or experienced Registered Children's Nurses to join our team. More information related to the main duties of the roles we have available can be found in the job descriptions attached to this advert.
Key summary of duties:
• Provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for infants, children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
• Ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients and families in their care.
• Act as an advocate firstly for the child and then for their family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
• To ensure that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children forms an integral part of all stages of the care offer.
• To be able to communicate efficiently and effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.
• To develop and maintain clinical skills and the knowledge necessary to ensure provision of holistic evidence based nursing care.
To support you in your journey as newly qualified Registered Children's Nurse or on your transition into a new role, we have a comprehensive induction, preceptorship and ongoing development opportunities available. To understand more of the opportunities we have available please see additional information under "Detailed job description and main responsibilities".
NHS Staff Survey: They embrace opportunities to demonstrate initiative within their roles, with an impressive 83.2% seizing such chances to drive improvements in their work areas.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
We have a number of opportunities available across our Children's and Neonatal Services. To find out more information related to the job description and main responsibilities please see the job descriptions attached to this advert.
To help you understand the support and continuing professional development opportunities we can offer you at Milton Keynes University Hospital, please see below:
Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
1. Support for you on your first steps as a Registered Children’s Nurse, or as an experienced Registered Nurse as you transition to a new role:
· A Bespoke Induction: A tailored induction program with dedicated support from our paediatric practice development team during your first month.
· Supernumerary Period: Spend time working under supervision with our current team to ensure you feel confident and supported. During this time, you will have regular contact with the paediatric practice development team, and you will have a designated buddy.
· Ongoing Support:Regular meetings with your preceptor, team leader, or manager to guide your professional growth during your first 6 months.
2. Your First Year - Specialised Preceptorship Programmes:
· Trust Preceptorship: This is a Trust wide structured program which is designed to help you build confidence and competence, enhance your collaborative abilities and ensure high-quality patient care. This programme study days focused on areas including transitioning from student to professional, fundamentals of quality improvement, advanced communication skills, and leadership and development. This programme has been awarded the National Preceptorship Interim Quality mark award which highlights the gold standards expected of an NHS Trust’s preceptorship programme.
· Paediatric Preceptorship (Children’s Services): In addition to the trust wide preceptorship, we offer a tailored paediatric preceptorship programme for all of our newly qualified Children’s Nurses who work within Ward 4, Ward 5, Children’s Emergency Department, Community Team and Planned Care Services. This is a programme that includes study sessions focused on: paediatric respiratory care, high dependency care, long-term ventilation and tracheostomy management, mental health, oncology, and diabetes care.
· Neonatal Foundation Programme (Neonatal Services): In addition to the trust preceptorship, we offer the Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal Operational Delivery Network 1 year foundation programme. This comprises of a number of modules including learning focused on care of the neonate in special care, as well as specific sessions focused on respiratory, nutrition and thermoregulation.
In addition, you will also attend Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS) if you work within acute, planned or community Paediatric Services or the Mat-Neo Study Day if you work within our Neonatal Services.
Alongside the above training opportunities, you will work within an experienced multi-disciplinary team who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. We also offer simulation and hot topic training throughout the year to ensure you keep up to date with current practice and developments.
3. Ongoing Learning and Development
To support you in your ongoing development, we offer a wide range of specialised courses to enhance your skills and knowledge and to support you in developing your career and these include:
· Paediatric and Neonatal Courses: Practice Supervisor and Assessor, Human Factors, Leadership Training, Venepuncture and Cannulation, Central Line Access and progression to Nurse in Charge Study Day.
· Paediatric Specific Courses: Paediatric Level 1 Critical Care Theory and Practical Training, High Dependency Course (University Accredited) and European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS). There may also be further opportunities to attend courses focused on caring for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, mental health crisis, pain management, acute safeguarding concerns, and oncology treatment including care of children receiving chemotherapy.
· Neonatal Specific Courses: Qualified in Specialty Neonatal Course (University Accredited), Family Integrated Care, Breastfeeding, NLS (Newborn Life Support), STABLE, Bereavement Care and Transitional Care Specific Training Opportunities.
Join us at Milton Keynes University Hospital and take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
Interviews will be scheduled for May 2025.
This advert closes on Sunday 4 May 2025