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Employing children's nurses?

Paediatric Nursing

|April 29, 2003

Summary

Despite UKCC directives, some NHS trusts in England were willing to hire nurses without specialized children

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Workforce Policy
Pediatric Nursing

Background:

The UKCC (United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting) mandated specific qualifications for nursing appointments.
NHS organizations have expectations for newly qualified children's nurses.
This study examines employer requirements for D grade staff nurses on children's wards.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the nursing registrations stipulated by NHS organizations for D grade staff nurses on children's wards.
To assess employer adherence to UKCC guidelines regarding specialized nursing qualifications.
To identify trends in hiring practices for children's nurses between 1998 and 2002.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted by sending letters requesting application packs for D grade staff nurse positions.
The survey targeted English NHS trusts with children's services.
Data were collected in 1998 and repeated in 2002.

Main Results:

In 1998, 56% of surveyed trusts were willing to employ nurses with general registration (Registered General Nurse or Enrolled Nurse) without a specific children's nursing qualification.
By 2002, while some trusts updated requirements, four out of 19 still appeared willing to hire non-specialized nurses for children's wards.
A notable percentage of trusts showed willingness to employ nurses lacking specific pediatric qualifications.

Conclusions:

Government policy and recommendations may not be fully implemented regarding specialized qualifications for children's nurses.
Some NHS trusts appear to prioritize general nursing registration over specialized pediatric training for D grade posts.
Further investigation is needed to understand the implications of these hiring practices on pediatric patient care.

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