We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and caring Band 6 Paediatric Emergency Department Nurse to be part of our experienced and established Paediatric Emergency team. We are looking for kind, highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing excellent patient centred care to the children and families attending our department.

The post holder will play an essential role in the patient's journey between assessment in the Emergency Department and ongoing care and interventions through to the Children's Assessment Areas and Ward.

As an experienced Children's Nurse, the post holder will be based in the Emergency Department and will co-ordinate care of sick children between the Emergency Department and Paediatric areas ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times. You will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs in Emergency Department, commence treatment plans and be instrumental in navigating medical review of the patient, liaising with the Paediatric areas and ensuring safe transfer of the patient.

The post holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the Nursing Team in both Emergency Department and Paediatric areas by ensuring effective management of the patient. While also working in partnership with the Clinical Leads and the teams on the Children's Ward/Emergency Department to ensure that high standards of nursing care are provided at all times.

Main duties of the job

Delivering high quality patient centred care in a timely manner, triaging patients and assessing the priority of their clinical presentation.

Regularly be Nurse in Charge of the Department for full length of shift and attend Trust events/meetings.

Provide emergency care and treatment to patients requiring resuscitation.

Work alongside the wider team to always ensure patient flow.

To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.

To be aware of engage fully with own training and developmental needs within the clinical enviroment.

To supervise newly qualified nurses/junior nurses, student nurses and healthcare assistants in the giving of patient care.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at �18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Understanding of training needs in relation job role

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• At least 3 years at Band 5
• Previous experience/insight working with children in ED
• Working with a wide range of professionals
• Safeguarding children policies and procedures
• Insight into clinical speciality
• Insight into current issues in children's nursing/ professional issues
• Standards of professional practice
• Safeguarding children policies and procedures

Desirable

• Clinical audit and standard setting

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Professional and patient focused Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
• Time management skills
• Clinical leadership

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection training

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

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419-6486329-DCN-FH