Pediatric Emergency Department Leader

1 week ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paediatric Emergency Department Leader to join our team at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in promoting change and developing the Paediatric Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the team and co-ordinate the flow of the Paediatric Emergency Department, SDEC pathways and management of Paediatric standbys in Resus.
  • Manage patient flow and streaming of patients to the most appropriate pathway, such as COAU/ELCAS.
  • Escalate issues and support junior staff and the Nurse in Charge.
  • Develop and implement staff training and appraisal programs.
  • Conduct audits and quality improvement initiatives.

About Us

Our Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital provides care for both adults and children who attend with serious illness or injury. We have a large catchment area and provide care for approximately 154,000 attendees per year. The department has an 8-bedded resuscitation area and 43 major cubicles.

What We Offer

  • Opportunities for further study, including Leadership courses, APLS, ILS, and Trauma courses.
  • A supportive team environment with Matrons, Senior Sisters, and Practice Educators.
  • A state-of-the-art staff facility with access to a shower, staff room, education room, and wellbeing retreat.

Person Specification

  • 1st Level Registered Paediatric Nurse.
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support Skills.
  • Teaching/assessing qualification.
  • Manchester Triage Skill/initial and secondary assessment experience.
  • Significant Emergency Department paediatric experience.


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