Paediatric Nurse

Paediatric Nurse – Lydd

Location: Lydd, Kent
Salary: £29 – £31 per hour
Shift pattern: Days and nights available

We know from experience that excellent care depends on dedicated people. Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Paediatric Nurse in Lydd, paying £29 – £31 per hour, to deliver individual, person-centred care to our client with complex care needs.

You’ll provide safe, compassionate clinical care while supporting the child’s comfort, development and everyday life. You’ll also build trusted relationships with their family and the professionals involved in their care.

Job description

As a Paediatric Nurse with Superior Healthcare, you’ll support a child with an individual care plan designed around their clinical, emotional and developmental needs. Care is delivered with the child and family at the centre. You’ll provide clinical support while helping create consistency, reassurance and opportunities for the child or young person to enjoy everyday life as fully as possible.

Our client is looking for a bubbly and reliable nurse who has experience with tracheostomy care, seizure management, enteral feeds and oxygen management. You’ll need at least six months’ experience in a care role, a full UK driving licence and a compassionate approach to care for this role.

You’ll receive any package-specific training required before delivering care independently, with clinical guidance and ongoing support available when needed. The role also offers opportunities to strengthen your experience in children’s complex care and develop your clinical career.

Shifts

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – Days

Saturday – Nights

Want to know more about this role? Contact Adina Daws on [phone removed] or [email removed]

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Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, child-centred nursing care according to the individual care plan.
• Monitor the child or young person’s clinical condition and general wellbeing.
• Provide agreed clinical interventions within your competence.
• Support medication management in line with the care plan and relevant procedures.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in health or behaviour.
• Work closely with parents, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Support development, independence and participation in everyday activities.
• Maintain accurate care and clinical records.
• Follow safeguarding and infection prevention procedures.
• Build a consistent and reassuring relationship with the child and their family.

Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
• Excellent communication and clinical observation skills.
• A calm, compassionate and child-centred approach.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
• At least 6 months children’s nursing experience in the UK.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.