Job summary
We are offering part-time opportunities for a Junior Band 6
Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse who is eager to develop their clinical and
leadership skills within a dynamic Paediatric Emergency Department. This role
is ideal for a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to advance their
career, gain valuable leadership experience, and contribute to the delivery of
high-quality, patient-centered care. If you are passionate about paediatric
emergency nursing and ready to take the next step in your professional journey,
we would love to hear from you! Are you looking to join the Paediatric Team
within the Emergency Department at Darlington Memorial Hospital?
Is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team
of dedicated Paediatric nurses what you are looking for?
The department is a busy working environment looking after
children with acute illness and injuries
A bespoke training package and ongoing educational
development is available.
You will be part of a team who are dedicated to
enhancing and delivering a high standard of care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care:
Provide
skilled nursing care to children and young people with a variety of acute and
emergency presentations.
Conduct
triage, assessments, and initiate appropriate treatment plans.
Recognise
and manage deteriorating patients, escalating concerns appropriately.
Administer
medications safely, following hospital guidelines.
2. Leadership
& Supervision:
Support
junior nurses, student nurses, and healthcare assistants through supervision,
teaching, and mentorship.
Act as a
shift leader when required, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective patient
flow.
Work
collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, including doctors, advanced
practitioners, and allied health professionals.
3. Communication
& Teamwork:
Maintain
clear, accurate documentation and effective handovers.
Communicate
sensitively with children, families, and carers, providing reassurance and
support.
Advocate
for patients and ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately managed.
4. Professional
Development & Governance:
Participate
in training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Maintain
up-to-date clinical skills and mandatory training
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
INTERNAL ADVERT
This advert is only open to applicants who are
currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Carry out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and
ensure other members of nursing staff practice within said code.
Sets and
monitors standards of quality nursing care over a 24 hour period by
co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and social workers,
alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient care on the
department.
Supervises
the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises and corrects team members as
appropriate, and is involved in personal development of the workforce using
KSF/performance review.
Ensure
that resources are appropriately are utilised to maximum effectiveness against
workload and activity of the Accident & Emergency Department.
Actively
contributes to the attainment of national targets in relation to paediatric
emergency care; which include the four hour standard and ambulance handover
standard.
Utilise
all of the available resources to ensure patient flow through the Emergency
Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers to be escalated through the
line management structure or command and control structure as deemed
appropriate.
To
actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level. To carry out the actions
in the clinical escalation plan and support the nursing and medical team in
carrying out aforementioned plans.
Responsible
for the health, safety and welfare of the staff, patients and visitors under
his/her control, as far as is reasonably practicable and in compliance with
statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling of Loads. This
responsibility to include provision of systems of work; place of work and work
equipment that are safe and without risk to health.
Reports
on levels of nursing care quality to nurse management.
Ensures
that sufficient information is available for relatives and patients, both
written and verbal and provides access to further information as required.
Promote
and maintain a culture of patient & staff incident reporting in accordance
with trust guidelines.
Work within
the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision
of care to ED patients
Identify
and safeguarding concerns and act on them
Job description
Job responsibilities
INTERNAL ADVERT
This advert is only open to applicants who are
currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Carry out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and
ensure other members of nursing staff practice within said code.
Sets and
monitors standards of quality nursing care over a 24 hour period by
co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and social workers,
alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient care on the
department.
Supervises
the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises and corrects team members as
appropriate, and is involved in personal development of the workforce using
KSF/performance review.
Ensure
that resources are appropriately are utilised to maximum effectiveness against
workload and activity of the Accident & Emergency Department.
Actively
contributes to the attainment of national targets in relation to paediatric
emergency care; which include the four hour standard and ambulance handover
standard.
Utilise
all of the available resources to ensure patient flow through the Emergency
Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers to be escalated through the
line management structure or command and control structure as deemed
appropriate.
To
actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level. To carry out the actions
in the clinical escalation plan and support the nursing and medical team in
carrying out aforementioned plans.
Responsible
for the health, safety and welfare of the staff, patients and visitors under
his/her control, as far as is reasonably practicable and in compliance with
statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling of Loads. This
responsibility to include provision of systems of work; place of work and work
equipment that are safe and without risk to health.
Reports
on levels of nursing care quality to nurse management.
Ensures
that sufficient information is available for relatives and patients, both
written and verbal and provides access to further information as required.
Promote
and maintain a culture of patient & staff incident reporting in accordance
with trust guidelines.
Work within
the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision
of care to ED patients
Identify
and safeguarding concerns and act on them
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Communication skills
- Team player / Collaborative working
- Prioritise workload / organisational skills
- Adjust pace according to workload
- Work under pressure
- Evidence of professional development
- Willingness to expand role
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Emergency Department performance targets
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Diploma or degree
- PILS
- Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- NLS
- EPALS
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Plaster Training
- Venepuncture & Cannulation Training
- Assessor Training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
- A minimum of 3 years experience.
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- 3 Years Minimum experience as a band 5 staff nurse with experience of a Paediatric Emergency Department
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Communication skills
- Team player / Collaborative working
- Prioritise workload / organisational skills
- Adjust pace according to workload
- Work under pressure
- Evidence of professional development
- Willingness to expand role
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Emergency Department performance targets
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Diploma or degree
- PILS
- Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- NLS
- EPALS
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Plaster Training
- Venepuncture & Cannulation Training
- Assessor Training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
- A minimum of 3 years experience.
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- 3 Years Minimum experience as a band 5 staff nurse with experience of a Paediatric Emergency Department
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
