Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated Band 7 Paediatric Clinical Nurse to join our dynamic Paediatric Emergency Department team for a fixed term, covering maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled paediatric practitioner, perhaps currently working at Band 6 who would like to challenge themselves further.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical decision-making, effective communication, and a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting staff development, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care to children, young people, and their families in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care with the multidisciplinary team and Children's & Young Peoples (CYP) families/carers.
- Practice as a clinical expert and have overall continuing responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care.
- Manage and supervise a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of all grades of nursing staff, students, and support workers.
- Effectively manage department resources, including pay and non-pay budgets, human resources, and the clinical environment with the support of the matron.
Requirements:
- A & E Specialist Course
- EPLS/APLS
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and paediatric mental health
- In-depth knowledge of Emergency Care targets
- Experience in Paediatric ED
- Recent and extensive A&E Experience
- Shift management/team leadership
Benefits:
- Flexible working options
- Staff wellbeing and development opportunities
- Recognition of the importance of work-life balance
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year pro rata inc. HCA
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Working Pattern: Part-time