Paediatric ED Charge Nurse: Lead, Innovate & Develop (12m)

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease salary sacrifice

Flexible working options

Career progression and training

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a capable Paediatric ED/Children's Assessment Unit lead for a 12-month secondment. You will supervise and guide teams, ensure safe, efficient patient care and timely discharges across the Paediatric ED and CAU.

The role requires strong A&E/critical care experience, NMC registration, and a commitment to mentorship and evidence-based practice. This post supports Trust priorities for quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
• University-accredited nurse status.
• Post-registration qualification in ED or critical care nursing.
• Post-registration qualification in mentorship/training.
• Evidence of experience in Accident & Emergency/critical care.

Responsibilities

• Write departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain professional appearance and trust values.
• Uphold privacy and dignity of patients and respect equality.
• Coordinate delivery of skilled, effective care and safe discharge.
• Assess, prioritise and plan patient care; supervise others.
• Ensure safe discharge or transfer to wards or other settings.
• Perform patient observations and follow-up care.
• Administer care per medication guidance.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Paediatric ED care

Evidence-based practice

Mentorship/Coaching

Education

NMC Registration

Continual Professional Development

University Accredited Nurse

Post Registration Qualification in ED/Nursing Critical Care

Post Registration Qualification in Mentorship/Training

A&E/Critical Care experience

Job description

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a capable Paediatric ED/Children's Assessment Unit lead for a 12-month secondment. You will supervise and guide teams, ensure safe, efficient patient care and timely discharges across the Paediatric ED and CAU.

The role requires strong A&E/critical care experience, NMC registration, and a commitment to mentorship and evidence-based practice. This post supports Trust priorities for quality care and patient safety.