Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department
The closing date is 01 May 2026
Main duties of the job
You will have opportunities for triaging if not already doing so, planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of children and their families in line with the Trust's Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals for example: vital signs and PEWS, early recognition and management of acutely ill children, safe transportation, fluid intake monitoring, ,ECGs, wound dressings, plaster casts, catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, blood transfusion, palliative and terminal care, care of central lines, admission and discharge.
Job responsibilities
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
* Support and provide patient education and health promotion
* Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
* Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
* Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
* Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation
* Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Qualifications & Education
* RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
* Diploma in Nursing
* Appropriate NMC registration
* NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
* Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced band 5 nurses
* Degree
* APLS or EPALS
Knowledge & Experience
* Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
* Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
* Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
* Post registration experience in paediatrics
* Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
* Knowledge of Leadership and Management
* Knowledge of ethical issues
* Research and development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum, pro rata
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