Band 7 - Senior Nurse, Children's Emergency Department

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Paediatric Senior Nurse for the Children's Emergency Department in Watford. The role involves managing the department, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring high standards of care for children. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in children's emergency care and a background in leadership. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must possess current UK professional registration.
• Experience with shift management and care for critically unwell children.
• Knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit operationally.
• Provide clinical leadership within the units.
• Coordinate staffing and collaborate with senior nurses.

Skills

Clinical experience in Children's Emergency Department

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Education

RN (Child)

Degree level APLS/EPALS

Management / Leadership training

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team as a Paediatric Senior Nurse in the Children's Emergency Department (CED).

We have a part time opportunity to join our Team.

We are seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the units, meeting the needs of our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care.

Main duties of the job

The Children's Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Children's Emergency and urgent care pathways.

It has a dedicated 2 bedded resuscitation area within the unit and is part of the major trauma network. CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours. There is also an urgent treatment centre on site.

We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Emergency Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner service. There is also support from the paediatric practice education team.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year pa inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-D-10375

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holders are responsible for the overall management of the Childrens Emergency Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit both clinically and operationally 24 hours a day.

The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the units, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national and local policy.

Co-ordinating staffing across the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

Work collaboratively with other band 7 senior nurses within paediatrics to develop staff within the service, including staff appraisals and training needs for emergency care.

The post holder should have previous experience of clinical leadership in a busy ED environment, have the ability to communicate across all skill sets and levels and can continually adapt to a changing environment

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holders are responsible for the overall management of the Childrens Emergency Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit both clinically and operationally 24 hours a day.

The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the units, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national and local policy.

Co-ordinating staffing across the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

Work collaboratively with other band 7 senior nurses within paediatrics to develop staff within the service, including staff appraisals and training needs for emergency care.

The post holder should have previous experience of clinical leadership in a busy ED environment, have the ability to communicate across all skill sets and levels and can continually adapt to a changing environment

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• RN (Child).
• Educated to degree level APLS/EPALS.
• Management / Leadership training.
• Evidence of ongoing development related to specialty.

Desirable

• Educated to Masters level.

Knowledge Essential

• Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching.
• Leadership/management Leading a team.
• Lead on staff appraisal.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care.

Desirable

• Experience of change management.

Experience Essential

• Clinical experience at B6 of working in a busy Childrens ED.
• Experience of nursing recruitment.
• Transformational leadership style Audit/research.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate and support learning.
• Excellent personal and communication skills.
• Organisational ability Role model Negotiation

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• RN (Child).
• Educated to degree level APLS/EPALS.
• Management / Leadership training.
• Evidence of ongoing development related to specialty.

Desirable

• Educated to Masters level.

Knowledge Essential

• Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching.
• Leadership/management Leading a team.
• Lead on staff appraisal.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care.

Desirable

• Experience of change management.

Experience Essential

• Clinical experience at B6 of working in a busy Childrens ED.
• Experience of nursing recruitment.
• Transformational leadership style Audit/research.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate and support learning.
• Excellent personal and communication skills.
• Organisational ability Role model Negotiation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)