Job overview
BANK
We are looking for qualified Children's Nurses to join our friendly forward thinking unit on the bank. Our nurses work closely alongside our multidisciplinary team and we encourage autonomous practice within the role.
The children’s unit includes a busy assessment unit, 2 in patient wards areas , HDU and a surgical/medical day unit. This enables development in a variety of skills including assessment and triage skills as well as the early detection/treatment of the deteriorating child including care of those requiring the high dependency unit.
We offer a comprehensive education programme which includes a regional child health preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses, a clinical skills passport with regional study days. We have a Practice Educator Team who support student and staff learning who will be able to assist in accessing other educational opportunities available to you. some training is now virtual.
Shifts are 12 hours , days/nights/weekends.
Future plans include a move to our new Children’s Unit at the Bournemouth site alongside a new major Children's Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
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- May be required to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister or their deputies on a shift basis
- Assist in the management and organisation of work as required.
- Supervise & mentor student nurses, preceptor students, junior registered and unqualified staff.
- Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing professional development of registered staff.
- Keeps up-to-date with Safeguarding legislation and training. Adheres to Trust Policy of Safeguarding children.
- Promote and monitor the adherence of infection control policies and procedures. Ensure the working environment is clean and fit for purpose
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- evidence of working with children
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on sub part 1 RN8: Children's nurse, level 1 RNC: Children's nurse, level 1
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Effective communication skills – both written and verbal / non-verbal
- Ability to recognise opportunity to teach and deliver teaching sessions
- Effective organisation skills, including time management and prioritising skills
- Self-Appraisal, Leadership and Motivation
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This advert is for Bank Staff Nurse Child Health with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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