Paediatric Staff Nurse ED

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is currently seeking Band 5 Paediatric nurses for their Paediatric Emergency Department. The successful candidates will work in a fast-paced environment, delivering excellent patient care and support to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions and ensuring compliance with local and national quality indicators. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. Join our dedicated team to make a positive impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Assessment skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting Band 5 Paediatric nurses, to work within our Paediatric Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• This post is based on the West Middlesex Hospital Site.
• Motivated and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team within the fast‑paced environment of Accident & Emergency.
• Passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to excellent patient experience and care, to join our team.
• Proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for ED.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Acquire competency in basic nursing skills for ED.
• Ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure the accurate documentation of patient care in notes.
• Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
• Participate in the monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies and protocols at all times.
• Work effectively within the MDT to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families.
• Encourage and support student nurses on placement in ED.
• Be accountable for your actions at all times.
• Be active in maintaining a harmonious working environment.
• Develop into the role of a triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision‑making, risk management and communication skills.
• Be responsible for the security and maintenance of ED equipment; help ensure all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
• Be actively involved in quality improvement projects in the department.
• Work within own scope of practice and recognise limitations.
• Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior members of the team as appropriate.

The staff nurse will accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the NIC. Maintaining the philosophy, policies, standards of care and morale of the department, whilst also being aware of the importance of the role in supporting members of the emergency team, in line with the Trust’s PROUD values. S/he will strive to deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers. S/he will continue to develop, practice and expand own general and specialist nursing skills. S/he will work with colleagues to ensure high standards of nursing care in the department. S/he will maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and be aware of medico‑legal aspects of the emergency department.

About the Trust

Our Trust is one of England’s top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1·5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 million expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80 million Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan and are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.

Application Process

• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process, your identity documentation (e.g. passport, driving licence, visa etc.) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine‑readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six‑month probationary period.