Paediatric ED Charge Nurse (Band 6) – Flexible Shifts

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse to join the Children’s Emergency Department at Watford General Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based pediatric emergency care, coordinate shifts, manage patient flow and support junior staff and students.

You will work with Band 7s, consultants and the wider team to ensure safe, family-centred care, uphold national standards, and contribute to service improvements in a busy, fast-paced

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in paediatric ED nursing and leadership within a busy department.
• It emphasises high standards of clinical care and patient safety.
• Ability to coordinate shifts and support junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate paediatric care with triage and safeguarding.
• Lead shift deployment and coordinate paediatric patient flow with the ED and wards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and families to deliver family-centred care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold infection control standards.

Skills

Shift management

Clinical leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse to join the Children’s Emergency Department at Watford General Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based pediatric emergency care, coordinate shifts, manage patient flow and support junior staff and students.

You will work with Band 7s, consultants and the wider team to ensure safe, family-centred care, uphold national standards, and contribute to service improvements in a busy, fast-paced