Job summary
Children's Staff Nurse
Department - Children's Emergency Department (CED)
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Our Emergency Department sees in excess of 87,000 patients per annum and is a designated Level 2 Trauma Centre. The Children's Emergency Department (CED) sees 25,000 children per year and has a dedicated facility and pathway for children attending the ED which is open 24/7 and is staffed by Paediatric trained staff.
We require Band 5 nurses to join our team in CED with an expectation that you will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse. Your role will be a team player within the Emergency Department (ED) to provide dynamic, high quality nursing care to the diverse population of Milton Keynes who attend our busy unit within this University Hospital.
In return we can offer excellent clinical and academic opportunities with support from our senior leadership team and Practice Development Nurse and from a Trust that is committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of every member of its nursing staff.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the EDpleasecontact Helder Prata (Lead nurse for CED) (helder.prata@mkuh.nhs.uk) or Bacardi Cranston (CED Lead nurse) (bacardi.cranston@mkuh.nhs.uk ) on 01908 995940.
Interviews: w/c 31 March 2025
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of individualised children's nursing care in accordance with agreed policies, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for individual patients and families.
To be responsible for ensuring patient care and safety are evaluated whilst on duty.
To demonstrate clinical expertise in paediatric emergency care.
To supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff in the department environment.
To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively.
About us
"At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their engagement."(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
We Care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote all aspects of family centred care, maximise parental contribution and provide support during challenging situations.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.
- To initiate and monitor the implementation of evidence-based practice in collaboration with other staff.
- To ensure practices are research/evidence based and to maintain/advance own clinical competence.
- Coordinate discharge planning, assessing patient and family needs on admission, document appropriate information and liaising with appropriate personnel as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote all aspects of family centred care, maximise parental contribution and provide support during challenging situations.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.
- To initiate and monitor the implementation of evidence-based practice in collaboration with other staff.
- To ensure practices are research/evidence based and to maintain/advance own clinical competence.
- Coordinate discharge planning, assessing patient and family needs on admission, document appropriate information and liaising with appropriate personnel as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BLS / ILS / PILS / EPLS
- HDU module or equivalent
- Practice assessor training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current ED / Nursing Issues
- Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
- Understanding of holistic family centred care
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Desirable
- Understanding of pressures and targets within emergency care
- Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated.
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Team player
Skills
Essential
- Planning skills
- Prioritising skills
- Punctual, good attendance record
- Ability to synthesise complex information
- Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions
- Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations
- Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis
- Professional approach
- Good documentation and record keeping
- Up to date clinical skills
- Ability to calculate drug dosage
Desirable
- Extended skills in relation to A&E Practice
- Use of eCare
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BLS / ILS / PILS / EPLS
- HDU module or equivalent
- Practice assessor training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current ED / Nursing Issues
- Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
- Understanding of holistic family centred care
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Desirable
- Understanding of pressures and targets within emergency care
- Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated.
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Team player
Skills
Essential
- Planning skills
- Prioritising skills
- Punctual, good attendance record
- Ability to synthesise complex information
- Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions
- Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations
- Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis
- Professional approach
- Good documentation and record keeping
- Up to date clinical skills
- Ability to calculate drug dosage
Desirable
- Extended skills in relation to A&E Practice
- Use of eCare
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
