Band 5 Registered Child Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job summary

Looking for NMC Registered Children Nurses who have been working as a Registered nurse already.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Children's Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in emergency care? The Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital is recruiting to the nursing team. You'll receive full support to build confidence in assessing, recognising, and managing sick children in an emergency setting.

In July 2023, we moved into a newly developed Paediatric ED, featuring a dedicated Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) room and a CAMHS room, located adjacent to our Adult ED. This modern environment supports high-quality care and a collaborative working culture.

A supportive and experienced senior team and practice development nurses

Access to internal and external training courses, including:

Paediatric Life Support

ED-focused training for minor injuries and trauma

The CAKES course (Children's Assessment Knowledge Examination Skills), developed in-house to support the assessment and management of sick child

A strong track record of nurse development and progression, including:

Opportunities for internal promotion

NMC-registered Children's Nurses

Enthusiastic individuals with a commitment to delivering high-quality care

Team players who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

THIS POST IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES

Main duties of the job

Professional ResponsibilitiesAssess patient care needs and the development and implementation ofprogrammes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they areadministered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.Be aware of the principles of infection control.Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries.To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration , training if required.

Please see Job Description for further information

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development with in the department / ward environment.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential

• Current and Active NMC Registration
• RSCN

Desirable

• Degree qualification
• PILS
• ENB 998

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Minor Injuries skills i.e wound closure

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as part of team
• Experience in nursing paediatric patients

Desirable

• Counselling skills