Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse Emergency Department

Job summary

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 of x4 medical assessment cubicles, as well as a isolation / treatment cubicle, x4 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 continuing growing nursing team we strive to provide excellent care to our patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The post holder Paediatric nurse with at least 2 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.

They will be expected to take responsibility for co-ordinating and safe effective management of the department on a shift-by-shift basis.

To triage patients safely, understanding KPI's 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 collaborate working relationships

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

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)