Band 5 Staff Nurse - Childrens ED

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Romford is looking for a committed Children's Nurse for their Emergency Department. Both newly qualified and experienced nurses are welcome. You'll provide high-quality, evidence-based care, supported by an experienced team. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and a dedication to continuous learning. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Commitment to maintain infection prevention and control standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of patient-centered care under supervision.
• Support senior emergency nurses and work within own scope of practice.
• Help develop peers and support students.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and hardworking Children\'s Nurse to join our ED team. We welcome both newly qualified and experienced children\'s nurses. You must be able to work well under pressure and have a willingness to learn and develop your own skills. If this is you we would be delighted to hear from you. The successful candidate will be expected to provide the highest standard of evidence based, patient centered care. You will share our PRIDE values and our desire to continue to improve. All new staff appointed to posts are subject to a six month probationary period.

About the Department

Our busy Children\'s Emergency Departments cover two sites - Queen\'s Hospital in Romford and King George\'s Hospital in Goodmayes. We deliver a comprehensive range of general Paediatric and Surgical Services to our local communities. Our CED team is expanding; you will be learning and developing your knowledge whilst ensuring your skills are kept fully up to date. You will be supported by our Practice Development Nurse, Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses, Matrons and members of the wider MDT. Delivers a high standard of patient centred care focusing on the essences of care and clinical safety.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a high standard of patient centred care focusing on the essences of care and clinical safety under initial assessment and supervision, and manages a group of patients.
• Supports the senior emergency nurses and ED team by delivering a high standard of care and working within own scope of practice.
• Ensures that a high standard of infection prevention and control is maintained within the service.
• Develops themselves and supports others including students.

Additional Information

• We are an organisation that is improving and delivering care with pride; two new theatres have opened at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George\'s Hospital.
• Sites: KGH in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford; the two busy emergency departments served over 330,000 visitors last year.
• Plans to transform the A&E at Queens; initiatives include Womens Health Hub, Ageing Well Centre and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Majority of our 8,000 staff come from 146 countries; many work flexibly and more than 400 are on Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We are a London Living Wage employer.
• We are introducing an electronic patient record to transform staff workflows and patient care.

How to Apply / Contact Information

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. All new staff appointments at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) contact KeKe Igere, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5208. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

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