Paediatric ED Nurse (6-Month Fixed Term, Rotational)

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for Paediatric Emergency Department on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role offers a fully rotational shift pattern across days, nights, weekends and public holidays to support a 24-hour paediatric service.

The post is in a busy ED with opportunities for professional development, mentorship and a focus on family-centered care in a skilled paediatric team.

Qualifications

• Registered Paediatric Nurse or student with paediatric interest.
• Experience in paediatric emergency setting preferred.
• Commitment to rotational shifts including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to children and young people attending the Paediatric Emergency Department.
• Deliver family-centred care and support to children and their families during emergency presentations.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure safe, effective and compassionate treatment.
• Maintain professional nursing standards in line with Trust policies, NMC guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Promote patient safety, dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Emergency department teamwork

Education

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Student Nurse with paediatric interest

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for Paediatric Emergency Department on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role offers a fully rotational shift pattern across days, nights, weekends and public holidays to support a 24-hour paediatric service.

The post is in a busy ED with opportunities for professional development, mentorship and a focus on family-centered care in a skilled paediatric team.