Registered Nursing Associate

Are you a compassionate Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding career in children's healthcare?At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we're proud to provide compassionate care to children, young people and their families. As our Children's Services continue to expand, including exciting plans for a new Children's Hospital, there has never been a better time to join our dedicated paediatric team., About the RoleAs a Nursing Associate within Children's Services, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to children and young people.Working alongside nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will:o Deliver compassionate, family-centred careo Monitor and assess patients using recognised paediatric assessment toolso Support the safe administration and management of medicines within your scope of practiceo Maintain accurate clinical records and documentationo Promote safeguarding and advocate for children and young peopleo Support healthcare support workers and students in their learning and developmento Help create a safe, welcoming and child-friendly environment for patients and families, NHS Staff Survey:OurCompassionate CultureandLeadershipscores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception.

Explore Our Paediatric ServicesOur Children's Services provide a diverse range of opportunities, allowing you to build a broad and rewarding paediatric career. Ward 4 - Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)A dynamic 24-hour assessment unit providing expert, timely and family-centred care for children requiring short-stay assessment and treatment. Paediatric Day Surgery UnitSupporting children and families through planned day-case procedures across a range of specialties including ENT, ophthalmology, trauma and orthopaedics, dental and urology.

Ward 5A busy 22-bed inpatient ward caring for children aged 0-16 years with medical, surgical, oncology and orthopaedic conditions. The ward includes dedicated High Dependency beds and excellent development opportunities for staff caring for children with more complex needs. Paediatric OutpatientsSupporting children and families through specialist clinics and follow-up care, helping build long-term therapeutic relationships and continuity of care.

There may also be opportunities to work collaboratively across our wider paediatric services, including the Neonatal Unit, Children's Emergency Department and Planned Care services. Join Us!If you're a caring, motivated Nursing Associate who shares our commitment to providing outstanding care for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who:o Is a Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration.o Is passionate about caring for children, young people and familieso Demonstrates kindness, compassion and respect in every interactiono Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues, children and familieso Works well as part of a teamo Values safeguarding and patient advocacyo Is organised, motivated and eager to learno Remains calm and professional in a busy clinical environment, Registered Nursing Associate (Registered with the NMC).

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understanding of holistic family centred care Understanding of pressures within inpatient care Knowledge and an understanding of safeguarding children and adults and promoting the welfare of children and young people., Acute paediatric experience in the NHS Experience caring for neonates, children, and/or young people.

Experience using a range of nursing tools (PEWS, NEWTS2, PYMS, etc.) to inform and direct care, Able to work effectively either independently or as part of a team Up to date clinical skills appropriate to the work area Able to undertake mathematical calculations (i.e., calculate medication doses)