Paediatric ED Nurse – Rotational, 24/7 Care & Development

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Paediatric Emergency Department. The role is a 6-month fixed-term secondment with a 24-hour paediatric nursing service, rotating across days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Eligible applicants must be a Registered Paediatric Nurse or a Student Nurse with paediatric interest. The department offers professional development, supervision and mentorship within a busy, innovative ED.

Qualifications

• Registered paediatric nursing qualification is required.
• Student nurse accepted if actively pursuing paediatric interests.
• Rotational post with a 24-hour paediatric nursing service and shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care to children in the Paediatric ED.
• Deliver family-centred care and support during emergency presentations.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care to ensure safe treatment.
• Maintain infection prevention and follow Trust policies and procedures.
• Lead in teamwork, supervise junior staff and support CPD.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Education

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Student nurse with paediatric interest

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Paediatric Emergency Department. The role is a 6-month fixed-term secondment with a 24-hour paediatric nursing service, rotating across days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Eligible applicants must be a Registered Paediatric Nurse or a Student Nurse with paediatric interest. The department offers professional development, supervision and mentorship within a busy, innovative ED.