Band 6 - Paediatric Sister/ Charge Nurse - A&E - Conquest HospitalinSt Leonards on SeainSt Leonards on SeaPUBLISHED TUE 18 MAR 2025
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trustrs7UjC1y
In this rewarding position, you will be at the forefront of paediatric care, providing tailored support and interventions while advocating for our young patients and their families. You'll have the opportunity to assess and manage a range of paediatric minor illnesses and injuries, working in a collaborative setting alongside fellow nurses and consultants. This role not only offers a fulfilling challenge but also provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities within a supportive team. If you're ready to make a difference in children's healthcare, connect with us today to learn more!
We are very busy Emergency Department, treating on average 50,000 patients a year. We are looking for a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join our pro-active and dynamic team.
Are you a qualified registered Children's Nurse with broad and relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in ED nursing or general paediatrics? Do you hold a mentorship qualification and have a child protection qualification or experience? Do you have leadership skills and can you effectively contribute to team working in a busy and dynamic work environment?This is your opportunity to help shape the development of children's designated emergency care area within Emergency Department. You will have the ability to assess and commence high impact interventions supported by PGDs while awaiting assessment by paediatrician. You will be part of a team of paediatric nurses working in the Emergency Department, providing care being confident in the role of patient's advocate in order to maintain safe and compassionate care of children and families within ED. Competent and/or willing to undertake further relevant training in the management of paediatric minor illnesses and minor injuries. A minimum of 2 yrs post-qualification experience in an urgent care setting is desirable.
To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.
To assist the matrons in supporting the nursing team in regard to paediatric nursing care.
Monitor standards of paediatric nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
To respond to patients and their relatives/carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
To provide children and carers/parents on-going referrals for support/treatments when necessary in the community.
To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
To provide assessment, recognition, prioritisation and evaluation of children with minor injuries /serious illness /injury presenting for urgent care.
To manage paediatric minor illnesses and minor injuries within scope of competency using PGD where available and seek clinical support from U&EC consultants or paediatric consultants or senior paediatric doctor when required.
About us
The post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ross Williams Head of Nursing on requesting switchboard connect you
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