EMERGENCY STAFF NURSE (CHILDRENS) BAND 5

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is looking for passionate Children's Nurses to join their new Children's Emergency Unit. This role involves delivering high-quality paediatric care in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional development and training. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient advocacy and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

State-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Recent paediatric nursing experience in acute or community settings.
• Evidence of consolidating nursing knowledge post-qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to children in the Emergency Unit.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Education

First Level Registered Children's Nurse

Current registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council

Job description

Employer heading

Band 5

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.

Our 5,500 staff have 1.2 million patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and emergency attendances exceeding 100,000 annually. These numbers illustrate the scale of our work and the exciting opportunities to join us.

We foster a culture that promotes our values of equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership, aiming to create an environment where every team member can thrive.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; applicants with disabilities can opt for the guaranteed interview scheme, ensuring an interview if they meet the minimum criteria. We are also a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.

Applications may close early if we receive a high volume, so we encourage prompt submission.

Job Overview

Our new Children's Emergency Unit is seeking children's nurses to join our team. You will be part of a friendly, supportive environment providing high-quality paediatric care and excellent patient experience.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated, and dedicated Children's Nurses passionate about Emergency Care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, including youth workers, mental health teams, safeguarding nurses, and Paediatric Emergency physicians.

We support your professional development through in-house courses such as plastering, cannulation, and EPALS, with experienced paediatric nurses and clinical practice facilitators. Our aim is to help you grow and reach your potential.

The Children's Emergency Unit, opened in November 2024, is a new concept integrating paediatric assessment, urgent treatment, and more. It features resus, high dependency rooms, telemetry, a sensory room, and mental health space, offering unique learning opportunities. Join us at this exciting beginning as we develop this innovative service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver high-quality care to a defined patient group within hospital or community settings, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based, individualised care. They will contribute to developing nursing standards and monitor outcomes, continuing their professional development.

Working for our organisation

Our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect—guide everything we do, aiming to deliver integrated services that empower individuals to lead healthier, independent lives.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the full job description and personal specification attached.

The Emergency Department treats around 78,000 patients annually, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions. We seek experienced Children's Staff Nurses to enhance our team and uphold our high standards of care.

As a Children's Nurse, you will deliver care within the new Children's Emergency Unit, which includes a sensory room, high dependency cubicles, and resus. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring patient safety and dignity. Flexibility to work across all areas and excellent communication skills are essential. You must be comfortable managing the demands of a busy environment and committed to patient advocacy.

We are dedicated to supporting your career development through training, guidance, and opportunities to enhance your skills. Our hospital is modern, with state-of-the-art technology, conveniently located with excellent transport links.

Person specification

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Children's Nurse
• Current registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Level 3 Safeguarding Children
• FLAP Course

Experience

• Recent paediatric nursing experience in acute or community settings or recent completion of a Return to Paediatric Nursing course
• Evidence of consolidating nursing knowledge post-qualification and preceptorship
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Clear and accurate documentation
• IT literacy
• Interpersonal skills for sensitive situations
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Willingness to undertake further clinical training

Desirable skills include understanding community and social care service delivery.

Thank you for your interest. Please review the attached supplementary information. Applications should be written by the applicant; use of AI tools may lead to rejection, but support for disability-related needs is available.