Nursery Nurse

Are you passionate about supporting children and families in a healthcare environment? We are looking for a caring, motivated and skilled Nursery Nurse to join our dynamic Children’s Outpatients team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of children and their families attending hospital appointments for assessments and investigations.

As a Nursery Nurse in Children’s Outpatients, you will work alongside nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to support the care, comfort and emotional wellbeing of children aged 0-16. You will help create a welcoming, safe, and child centred environment, using play, distraction and developmental support to reduce anxiety and improve the overall patient experience.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, including those who first language is not English.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Under the direction of a qualified nurse will demonstrate competent clinical practice daily within the boundaries of Nursery Nurse Qualifications.

Has an awareness of the psychological, social, physical and cultural needs of children and their families with guidance from trained staff

Has awareness of the psychological upset caused by hospitalisation and aware of distraction strategies that can be used

Provides support to other areas within the hospital setting, where children attend, eg medical photography or radiology departments

Under supervision carries out allocated duties.

Takes part in discussions within the nursing team relating to patient care.

Can recognise own limitations to practice guided by the competency framework associated with their role in collaboration with Trust Policies and Procedures.

Has the physical skills needed to carry out their duties after completion of competencies.

Is present for medical procedures that require nursery nurse support

Contributes towards Health Promotion boards and leads on specific projects.

Will maintain high standards of care supported by appropriate training.

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years/Education (or equivalent)
• Continuous professional development in childcare or health related areas
• Training in behaviour management or special educational needs

• Excellent communication skills with children, families and staff
• Demonstrates a good understanding of child development and EYFS principles
• Demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding principles
• Has good organisational skills and be able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Understanding of inclusive practice and strategies for supporting children with SEND
• Experience of working with children with additional health or learning needs

• Recent working with…