The RoleAs part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.The paediatric unit comprises a 24hour triage service, outpatient service, day surgery service as well as an inpatient service. Cover is also provided on a rostered basis to ENT services at Monkland’s District General Hospital.The job holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest possible standard of care is delivered to patients, families, carers and significant other. This will be done through assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care while considering issues such as lifestyle, race, gender and culture.Additional required after 2 years Post registrationThe post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient careIn the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward /department.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringRegistered Childrens Nurse with valid NMC RegistrationThe post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiativeEffective listening, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent time management skillsWorking knowledge of basic information technology.It would be great if you also haveDiploma/Degree levelEvidence of ongoing personal developmentFurther training/learning coursesExperience of paediatric nursing in hospital/community settingPost registration experience in nursing paediatric patientsEvidence of some leadership qualitiesKnowledge of paediatric careAbility to assess, plan, implement and re-evaluate care.Care of complex and/or high dependency patientsInterest in service improvement.Contract typePermanentPart Time34.04 hoursPlease note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in Pediatrics within University Hospital Wishaw.The working pattern for this role: TBC.Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Hiring Manager Annie Campbell on annie.campbell@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik-Baran, Recruitment Administrator on Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.Additional Information for ApplicantsPosts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsNHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.Right to Work within the UKNHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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