Paediatric Staff Nurse

We are seeking to appoint dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic registered children’s nurses to join us in working as part of the paediatric nursing team at QE Gateshead. The post holder will work as part of the nursing team within the Pea Pod, day unit and outpatient area to ensure high quality care is delivered to children, their families / carers requiring specialist support and advice throughout their pathway. It will be expected that the successful applicant will undertake any additional study and training that is required of them. In addition to internal shift pattern rotation, the successful applicant is expected to undertake a rotation between the departments. There will be many opportunities to work together with a range of staff inside and outside of the business unit, therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and as a team member will be essential.
Successful candidates will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working in order to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities and skills to complement our existing team and improve services for patients we look forward to hearing from you.
Candidates considering applying are strongly advised to contact the Ward Manager / Sister
We currently have two twelve month fixed term and one six month fixed term vacancies available.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Enthusiastic and Flexible
Ability to work within a team or as an independent practitioner
Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure area
Good communication skills
Ability to form good relationships with children and their families
Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload
Previous experience caring for young people
Motivated and hard working
Ability to carryout nursing assessments and observations
Recognition of the sick child
The Paediatric team are a friendly, small team who excel in providing high quality, compassionate care to children and their families.
Paediatrics services at QE Gateshead encompasses a number of varied care settings including an emergency assessment and 24 hour short stay area within ECC (peapod), a children’s day unit and children’s outpatients services including general paediatrics, community paediatrics and specialist clinics. The service has a clear patient focus and a reputation for quality and excellence within the Business Unit.
We are based within the adult emergency care centre.
Paediatrics is part of the surgical business unit. The team comprises of a senior sister, 4 junior sisters, Staff Nurses, health care assistants and a nursery nurse. The team is supported by a matron and senior leadership team.
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
To take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister.
To deliver all aspects of care and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
Responsible for the patient’s clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence based practice.
To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
To provide clinical advice and support to the nursing and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
To participate in Preceptorship/ mentorship and development programmes.
This vacancy is part of our ‘refer a friend’ scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.