Northampton General Hospital

Paediatric Emergency Department Clinical Manager

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse Manager in the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) is a pivotal role in the clinical leadership and management of nursing and emergency care. As an experienced Nurse, Leader and Manager you will lead a group of Paediatric Nurses and Emergency Care Nurses (RN Adult) to deliver outstanding care for children/young people and their families. You will promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care and work collaboratively with other professionals within the department and maintain a strong operational link to other areas of the emergency and urgent care departments/pathways.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Manager (PED) will be accountable & responsible for (including but not limited to

Being a nursing clinical expert and role model in the delivery of high-quality patient care in the department
Demonstrating clinical leadership skills with accountability, line of sight to patients, agility, responsiveness, and compassion
Managing the department to be sustainable, efficient, effective, and financially diligent in the provision of care
Promoting and developing a culture of learning, continual development, and innovation
Manage the supervision, support and development of a designated multi-disciplinary team consisting of Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Play Specialist and Students
Effectively utilising people and physical resources through efficient rostering and organisation
Ensuring staff members work within organisational policies and procedures
Creating a culture of safeguarding and thinking children and families

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7377640

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead and manage all aspects of nursing within the designated Paediatric Emergency Department.

To demonstrate clinical expertise in nursing practice, working alongside the team and leading/attending complex paediatric emergencies

To manage and co-ordinate the clinical area on a regular basis, participating indirect patient care and supervision of junior staff.

To maintain a clinical knowledge base and practice advanced paediatricemergency nursing care skills.

To supervise others in the delivery of these skills.

To be aware of clinical developments and ensure that the multi-disciplinary team are kept informed/updated.

To ensure communication with children and families is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate documentation (electronic and/or written form).

To ensure safe signposting and/or referral to other services from the Paediatric Emergency Department.

To promote safe and effective discharge, making appropriate arrangements forpatients leaving the department, making referrals, and providing information to community services, as required.

To establish effective working relations with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To behave in a manner that is professional, positive, and polite.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead and manage all aspects of nursing within the designated Paediatric Emergency Department.

To demonstrate clinical expertise in nursing practice, working alongside the team and leading/attending complex paediatric emergencies

To manage and co-ordinate the clinical area on a regular basis, participating indirect patient care and supervision of junior staff.

To maintain a clinical knowledge base and practice advanced paediatricemergency nursing care skills.

To supervise others in the delivery of these skills.

To be aware of clinical developments and ensure that the multi-disciplinary team are kept informed/updated.

To ensure communication with children and families is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate documentation (electronic and/or written form).

To ensure safe signposting and/or referral to other services from the Paediatric Emergency Department.

To promote safe and effective discharge, making appropriate arrangements forpatients leaving the department, making referrals, and providing information to community services, as required.

To establish effective working relations with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To behave in a manner that is professional, positive, and polite.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing (BSc, Post Grad Cert/Dip/MSc)
RCUK Paediatric Life Support
CoMET Training or equivalent
Experience in Paediatric Emergency Care, including as NIC
Registered with NMC as a Nurse with Paediatric Experience/Competence
Registered with NMC as a Child/CYP Nurse
RCUK Immediate Life Support (Paediatrics) - PILS
Paediatric Retrieval Training (CoMET)

Desirable

Registered Nurse (Child/CYP)
RCUK Paediatric Advanced Life Support
Managing Departmental Budgets
REN Emergency Nurse Competencies (Paediatric)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Leadership Qualification/Academic Module (Recognised)
Experience of paediatric emergency care in a hospital and/or NHS provider environment
Experience of acting as a paediatric Nurse in Charge (NIC) and managing a shift and team
Knowledge of human resource processes to support and manage people
Knowledge and experience of quality audits and assurance, specifically in relation to paediatric standards of care.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of effectively managing a departmental budget

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with staff, children/young people, families, and other professionals
Report writing skills
Knowledge and skills in contemporary infection prevention and control practices
Paediatric venepuncture and cannulation
Team leadership and management skills
Paediatric clinical assessment and examination skills

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing (BSc, Post Grad Cert/Dip/MSc)
RCUK Paediatric Life Support
CoMET Training or equivalent
Experience in Paediatric Emergency Care, including as NIC
Registered with NMC as a Nurse with Paediatric Experience/Competence
Registered with NMC as a Child/CYP Nurse
RCUK Immediate Life Support (Paediatrics) - PILS
Paediatric Retrieval Training (CoMET)

Desirable

Registered Nurse (Child/CYP)
RCUK Paediatric Advanced Life Support
Managing Departmental Budgets
REN Emergency Nurse Competencies (Paediatric)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Leadership Qualification/Academic Module (Recognised)
Experience of paediatric emergency care in a hospital and/or NHS provider environment
Experience of acting as a paediatric Nurse in Charge (NIC) and managing a shift and team
Knowledge of human resource processes to support and manage people
Knowledge and experience of quality audits and assurance, specifically in relation to paediatric standards of care.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of effectively managing a departmental budget

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with staff, children/young people, families, and other professionals
Report writing skills
Knowledge and skills in contemporary infection prevention and control practices
Paediatric venepuncture and cannulation
Team leadership and management skills
Paediatric clinical assessment and examination skills

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)