Paediatric Nurse in Emergency Department - Band 6

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a new challenge?

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Nurse to join our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with previous paediatric emergency care experience who can demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of paediatric emergency services.

As part of our team, you will benefit from a supportive learning culture and a strong commitment to professional development. Opportunities include:

• Completion of recognised paediatric emergency care qualifications, including APLS and trauma training
• Support from a dedicated Training and Development Facilitator
• Access to structured clinical supervision
• Ongoing educational opportunities and competency development
• Leadership and service improvement opportunities
• Working within a team that is committed to delivering outstanding care for children and young people

Hours per week: 37.50

Main duties of the job

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

• Assessment and triage
• To take lead responsibility with the support of the Senior Nursing team to facilitate and develop the Paediatric Team's professional development needs to meet individual and organisational objectives.
• To support the Senior Nursing Team in leading and co-ordinating the Emergency Department Paediatric Unit to ensure that timely and efficient assessment/treatment and discharge of patients whilst maintaining patient safety and delivering high quality care.
• To support the Senior Nursing team in leading and co-ordinating the Paediatric Unit in the early assessment and implementation of safe discharge planning, utilising appropriate resources and referral systems.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a department that has made significant investment in both its environment and workforce and is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential whilst delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

If you are an ambitious paediatric nurse looking to further develop your skills in a supportive and progressive emergency care environment, we would love to hear from you

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a department that has made significant investment in both its environment and workforce and is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential whilst delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

If you are an ambitious paediatric nurse looking to further develop your skills in a supportive and progressive emergency care environment, we would love to hear from you

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and upto-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty

Desirable

• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidencebased practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF).
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records.

Desirable

• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and upto-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty

Desirable

• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidencebased practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF).
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records.

Desirable

• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

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