Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and caring band 5 Paediatric Nurse to be part of our experienced and established Paediatric Emergency Department Team. We are looking for kind, highly motivated individuals with a passion to provide excellent patient centred care. This post provides the opportunity to learn and develop clinical emergency skills, caring for those with minor injuries and illness as well as those critically unwell.
You will be working in a fast paced environment and will need to be able to prioritise care effectively as patient flow through the department is crucial. All our members of the multidisciplinary team are motivated and take pride in being role models for delivering high standards of care. We continuously strive to achieve an outstanding department creating an environment where our staff are happy, supported and learn every single day alongside our senior nursing team and Paediatric Emergency Department Educator.
If you are an experienced emergency nurse, or someone who is interested in pursing a dynamic, busy, fun and rewarding emergency nursing career, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering high quality patient centred care in a timely manner, triaging patients and assessing the priority of their clinical presentation
- Providing emergency care and treatment to patients requiring resuscitation
- To work alongside the wider team to always ensure efficient patient flow
- To work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
- To be aware of and engage fully with own training and developmental needs within the clinical environment
- To supervise student nurses and healthcare assistant nurses in the giving of patient care.
- To be fully aware and comply with Trust policies and procedures
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
Training
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Special knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
Practical Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good written and verbal skills
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Committed to working with people
- Flexible, adaptable
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
Training
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Special knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
Practical Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good written and verbal skills
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Committed to working with people
- Flexible, adaptable
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
