Paediatric Nurse in Emergency Department - Band 6

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking a dynamic Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to join our Emergency Department. You will provide advanced clinical care for children, contribute to triage, and lead on paediatric care delivery with support from the Senior Nursing team.

You will work in a supportive environment committed to high quality care, with opportunities for professional development and enhanced DBS clearance as part of safeguarding requirements. UK-based applicants only.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).
• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and triage.
• Lead with the Senior Nursing team to develop the Paediatric Team’s professional development needs.
• Support the ED Paediatric Unit to ensure timely assessment, treatment and discharge with patient safety in mind.
• Lead and coordinate safe discharge planning and referral processes.
• Deliver high quality, evidence-based care with thorough documentation.
• Develop and strengthen the ED team’s skills and liaison with MDT, patients and families.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education/mentorship

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC registration

Job description

Paediatric Nurse in Emergency Department - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Emergency department Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 209-A-26-8203861-A

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

Looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to become part of our Paediatric Emergency Department team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, motivated individual who can demonstrate both a good level of communication plus organisational and clinical skills as is evidenced by previous paediatric emergency department experience. We offer a supportive work environment that is committed to providing high quality care and supporting staff development.

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment and triage
• To take lead responsibility with the support of the Senior Nursing team to facilitate and develop the Paediatric Team’s professional development needs to meet individual and organisational objectives.
• To support the Senior Nursing Team in leading and co-ordinating the Emergency Department Paediatric Unit to ensure that timely and efficient assessment/treatment and discharge of patients whilst maintaining patient safety and delivering high quality care.
• To support the Senior Nursing team in leading and co-ordinating the Paediatric Unit in the early assessment and implementation of safe discharge planning, utilising appropriate resources and referral systems.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and deliver high quality, evidence-based care, including maintaining high standards of documentation, involving the children, young people and their families throughout the process.
• Develop and strengthen the skills of the wider Emergency Department team to ensure effective communication/clinical skills are maintained by liaising with the, Multi-Disciplinary Team, other health professionals, patients and their families/carers, leading by example.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and upto-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).
• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Knowledge & Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidencebased practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF).
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Strong leadership, team‑building, and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.