Job summary
Are you a Paediatric Staff Nurse who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic staff nurse to join our hardworking paediatric Emergency Department team
We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you a bespoke development plan, tailored to your unique career aspirations.
Team focused and hardworking, you'll be committed to delivering safe high-quality care to our patients whilst supporting your colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trust's values. If this sounds like the job for you then come and join our fantastic team
Main duties of the job
We have an exceptionally supportive team and we provide a tailor made induction unique to your individual needs. We offer new nurses to the department up to 6 weeks supernumery which will include a one week induction programme that ensures all you clinical competencies are up to date.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
For future development we offer opportunities in plastering, suturing, Manchester triage which are all pertinent to your role, also our in house CPF team provide, PILS, TILS, Greater Manchester TILS, APLS and much more and we actively encourage our nurses to become involved in the provision of these courses. You will also have the opportunity to become a link nurse to offer ideas to improve our service which we will fully support and encourage.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For future development we offer opportunities in plastering, suturing, Manchester triage which are all pertinent to your role, also our in house CPF team provide, PILS, TILS, Greater Manchester TILS, APLS and much more and we actively encourage our nurses to become involved in the provision of these courses. You will also have the opportunity to become a link nurse to offer ideas to improve our service which we will fully support and encourage.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Worked in emergency care or equivalent
- Worked in fast-paced, high- pressure emergency setting with fluctuating patient demands
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong skills in clinical documentation, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records
Desirable
- Mentor to junior staff
- Proficient in performing paediatric- specific clinical procedures such as cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to identify and escalate safeguarding problems appropriately
Desirable
- Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and protocols
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Worked in emergency care or equivalent
- Worked in fast-paced, high- pressure emergency setting with fluctuating patient demands
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong skills in clinical documentation, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records
Desirable
- Mentor to junior staff
- Proficient in performing paediatric- specific clinical procedures such as cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to identify and escalate safeguarding problems appropriately
Desirable
- Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and protocols
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
