Staff nurse rotational
Location
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/18/2025
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Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent band 5 role in the Children’s High Dependency Unit at Derriford Hospital.
This would suit a current band 5 with proven post registration experience and ideally with some Paediatric HDU or PICU experience.
The Children’s High Dependency Unit accepts acute and planned admissions. The unit consists of four beds and undertakes major orthopaedic, ENT and complex surgery as well as emergency medicine. The unit provides a high level of high dependency care including non-invasive ventilation and invasive stabilisation ventilation.
The post holders will need to have a positive and innovative approach to caring for children especially in relation to high dependency/intensive care of children. The post holder should be able to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They will need a clear vision and direction for children’s services taking opportunities to be a representative of Children’s needs.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
The role includes working with Children and Young People who are acutely unwell receiving level 2 and when required, level 3 care (as per the PCCS standards). Working closely with the the wider MDT and supporting families and children through stressful situations and events. You will be required to be responsible and accountable for delivering high quality, effective and compassionate nursing care. Working alongside colleagues, including Paediatric medical staff and Anaesthetists to stabilise and treat patients requiring advanced emergency treatment following the current APLS pathways.
UHP have a large, Paediatric service ran by a friendly, dynamic, talented team of professionals; we deliver high quality, compassionate care to the local community and beyond. We strive to provide a positive patient experience in a safe environment and we actively promote a family centred approach in the delivery of care.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Beverley Bromley Job title: Ward manager CAU/CHDU Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01752 432437
This would suit a current band 5 with proven post registration experience and ideally with some Paediatric HDU or PICU experience.
The Children’s High Dependency Unit accepts acute and planned admissions. The unit consists of four beds and undertakes major orthopaedic, ENT and complex surgery as well as emergency medicine. The unit provides a high level of high dependency care including non-invasive ventilation and invasive stabilisation ventilation.
The post holders will need to have a positive and innovative approach to caring for children especially in relation to high dependency/intensive care of children. The post holder should be able to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They will need a clear vision and direction for children’s services taking opportunities to be a representative of Children’s needs.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
The role includes working with Children and Young People who are acutely unwell receiving level 2 and when required, level 3 care (as per the PCCS standards). Working closely with the the wider MDT and supporting families and children through stressful situations and events. You will be required to be responsible and accountable for delivering high quality, effective and compassionate nursing care. Working alongside colleagues, including Paediatric medical staff and Anaesthetists to stabilise and treat patients requiring advanced emergency treatment following the current APLS pathways.
UHP have a large, Paediatric service ran by a friendly, dynamic, talented team of professionals; we deliver high quality, compassionate care to the local community and beyond. We strive to provide a positive patient experience in a safe environment and we actively promote a family centred approach in the delivery of care.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Beverley Bromley Job title: Ward manager CAU/CHDU Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01752 432437
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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