Paediatric Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department

Paediatric Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department - Band 5COME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE and join our enthusiastic and committed team as an Emergency Department Paediatric Nurse in our brand new Children's A&E. The department sees in excess of 52,000 patients per year (approximately 10,000 children), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, working closely with other Acute Trusts in the North West.As a Staff Nurse you will be expected to provide and promote the delivery of a high quality standard of patient‑centred care in a supported environment whilst working within nationally agreed standards for Sepsis and key performance indicators.We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non‑UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non‑UK residents.ResponsibilitiesThe role of the Paediatric Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high‑quality nursing care.Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient‑focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.About usWe are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered Nurse (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standardsPost‑registration course relevant to clinical areaKnowledge & SkillsAble to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skillsExcellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationshipsAbility to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundariesAble to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical settingConfident in using electronic patient records and digital systemsCompassionate, reliable, committed to person‑centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturityProficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)Experience liaising with families and multi‑agency professionalsKnowledge of local and national healthcare initiativesEvidence of continuous professional developmentExperienceEvidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staffExperience of taking charge or leading a shiftExperience contributing to service improvement or changeExperience using audit or reporting toolsOther Role RequirementsPlease refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further detailsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.£31,049 to £37,796 a year (subject to job matching) #J-18808-Ljbffr