Staff Nurse Paediatric ED

Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a fully rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.,

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to children and young people attending the Paediatric Emergency Department.
• Deliver family-centred care and support to children and their families during emergency presentations.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure safe, effective and compassionate treatment.
• Maintain professional nursing standards in line with Trust policies, NMC guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Promote patient safety, dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
Main ResponsibilitiesClinical Care
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care for children and young people.
• Ensure safe admission, transfer, discharge and referral processes.
• Act as an advocate for children and families.
• Reduce anxiety and distress through effective communication and emotional support.
• Maintain a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable patients in accordance with Trust policies.
Patient Safety & Governance
• Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and clinical standards.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Report and document incidents, accidents and risks appropriately.
• Maintain competence in major incident and emergency response procedures.
• Attend all mandatory and statutory training.
Resource & Workload Management
• Prioritise clinical workload according to patient need.
• Support effective allocation of work within the department.
• Assist in the safe use, storage and management of equipment, medications and supplies.
• Escalate staffing concerns to senior staff when required.
• Promote efficient use of departmental resources.
Communication & Teamwork
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with medical staff, social services and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote effective communication across the department.
• Ensure relevant clinical information is shared appropriately and confidentially.
Leadership & Professional Development
• Demonstrate leadership within own role and support junior colleagues.
• Supervise and support less experienced staff, students and learners.
• Develop teaching and mentorship skills.
• Participate in appraisal, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Maintain NMC revalidation and professional registration requirements.
Documentation & Information Management
• Complete accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR/Data Protection requirements.
• Use electronic patient record systems effectively.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is signed, dated and completed appropriately.
Quality Improvement
• Participate in audits, service development and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to implementing new practices, policies and innovations.
• Identify areas for improvement and raise suggestions with senior staff.
• Maintain and promote high standards of nursing care.
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available.
Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing. You must,
• Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.
We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship.
• Team working in all areas of the department.
Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing. You must,
• Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.
We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship.
• Team working in all areas of the department.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available. Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing. You must,
• Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse with an interest in this area.
We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship.
• Team working in all areas of the department.
Working for your organisation Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing. You must,
• Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse with an interest in this area.
We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship.
• Team working in all areas of the department.