Job overview

Do you have an interest for caring for children, young people and their families?

Do you have a specific passion for providing holistic care to Children in Crisis?

If so, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our Children in Crisis Liaison team within the Paediatric department at UHCW.

We are looking to recruit a motivated registered nurse with experience in caring for Children in Crisis. The candidate must have effective communication skills to be able to foster efficient relationships with our Children and Young People in Crisis, alongside their families, whilst also providing support and education for our staff.

The successful candidate will provide liaison support as well as clinical and educational support for staff caring for our Children in Crisis across UHCW. The post holder in collaboration with the other Children in Crisis team members will play a major role in identifying and assessing the Professional Development needs of staff in relation to Children in Crisis and will be responsible for co-ordinating and participating in the delivery of appropriate training programmes.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice. 

We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes a second member of the CIC and a designated Learning Disability & Autism specialist nurse who you will work closely alongside. The unit also has a supportive Ward Management team, Paediatric Modern Matron, Paediatric Lead Nurse and a Paediatric Practice Education team. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.