Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse ED Mat Cover

Transformationunitgm; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse for the emergency department. You will lead the shift, manage patient flow, and ensure safety standards are met while working collaboratively with the nursing team. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in paediatric nursing and be a First Level Registered nurse with NMC. This position requires knowledge of triage and pediatric resuscitation, providing a pivotal role in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of paediatric nursing experience required.
• Experience in Emergency Department preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the paediatric emergency department on shift.
• Triage patients and ensure safety during their care.
• Participate in paediatric resuscitation and coordinate patient flow.

Skills

Experience in paediatric nursing

Ability to lead a shift

Triage skills

Paediatric resuscitation knowledge

Education

First Level Registered children’s nurse with NMC

Nursing Degree/diploma

Job description

Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse ED Mat Cover

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team within the Paediatric Emergency Department here at the Dudley group.

You will be expected to carry out ECG's, wound care, plastering, cannulation, venepuncture and will be supported to carry out these skills competently. You will be responsible for leading the shift, and ensuring that local and national targets are met.

You will support the lead nurse with implementation of improvements and support with data collecting.

The area comprises four medical assessment cubicles, as well as an isolation / treatment cubicle, four minor injury cubicles, and an adolescent room where patients can feel relaxed whilst having the opportunity to access game consoles or age‑appropriate games.

A dedicated paediatric resus room is available to provide 1:1 dedicated specialised care, with the support from the extended paediatric medical team and ward.

With a continually growing nursing team we strive to provide excellent care to our patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a paediatric nurse with at least two years experience. Experience in ED would be desirable but is not essential. They will work closely with the ED team, taking charge of the paediatric emergency department and will be responsible for overseeing the department during the shift, including the safe management of patient flow, whilst meeting national ED targets.

The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for coordinating and safely managing the department on a shift‑by‑shift basis.

To triage patients safely, understanding KPIs that embed the safety of our children.

To respond and participate in paediatric resuscitation calls as needed on a shift‑by‑shift basis.

To have knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical setting and be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of patient care.

To work closely with the children’s ward and PAU in ensuring flow and collaborating working relationships.

To participate in all aspects of children’s safeguarding, knowing how to protect our patients and safeguard them appropriately.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• First Level Registered children’s nurse with NMC
• Nursing Degree / diploma

Knowledge & training

• PILS
• EPALS
• Evidence of triage training or willingness to complete

Experience

• Sufficient post‑qualification experience
• Sufficient experience of working in the Paediatric Emergency Department

Recruitment equality statement

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision‑making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum "essential" criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis‑gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to call out any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support needed to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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