Children’s Staff Nurse
Department: Children’s Emergency Department (CED)
Band: 5 (pro rata if part‑time)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; all MKUH roles considered for flexible working.
Responsibilities
* Provide dynamic, high‑quality nursing care to the diverse population of Milton Keynes attending the busy unit within the University Hospital.
* Provide a high standard of individualised children’s nursing care in accordance with agreed policies, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and families.
* Ensure patient care and safety are evaluated whilst on duty.
* Demonstrate clinical expertise in paediatric emergency care.
* Supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff in the department environment.
* Ensure all lines of communication are identified and used effectively.
* Assist with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards.
* Assist in the management of patient flow within the department to ensure patient care is managed safely and timely.
* Assist the senior team / operational team in achieving the Emergency Access targets.
* Be aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinic Effectiveness and carry out duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards.
* Assist with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the department.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Promote all aspects of family‑centred care, maximise parental contribution and provide support during challenging situations.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.
* Initiate and monitor the implementation of evidence‑based practice in collaboration with other staff.
Management Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues.
* Maintain effective communication and ensure close liaison with multidisciplinary staff.
* Plan patient care according to resources available.
* Assist with the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with the Trust’s complaint procedure.
* Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy.
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