Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. The role offers a supportive environment for professional development, with a focus on holistic patient care and opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects.

Benefits

Proactive education program

Supportive work environment

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months post-registration experience.
• Willingness to undertake courses relevant to Emergency Care.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Providing holistic, family-centered, child-focused care.
• Contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Children's Nurse

Job description

Go back Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 28 May 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for band 5 paediatric staff nurses to join our team as we are expanding our workforce in the Emergency Department.

Are you highly motivated and an enthusiastic nurse looking for a new challenge?

Then come and join our fabulous team of health professionals in the Emergency Department at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.

We recognise that nurses are seeking a career pathway and development opportunities. Staff are supported by a Clinical Practice Facilitator and are part of a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse development and appraisal group. We are enhancing our orientation and education programme to ensure that our staff received not only the extended clinical skills and knowledge that they require but also to ensure that have the personal support to work in a challenging clinical environment.

We have a very proactive education program, within the Emergency Department to include enhanced clinical skills such as suturing, x-ray ordering. Staff are supported and encouraged to develop the many skills and knowledge required to look after our diverse patient group. Staff are also encouraged to be part of the many Quality Improvement projects that we facilitate in-house with support from the Quality Improvement Centre.

You will need to have a minimum of 6 months post registration experience and be able to evidence your own professional development.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care Responsibilities1 To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

2 To provide holistic, family-centred and child-focussed care.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities1 To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes.

Research and Development Responsibilities1 To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research.

2 To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.

3 To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.

Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities1 To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.

2 To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services. e.g Clinical Governance.

3 To uphold quality initiatives that improves 'customer care' and enhances the interface between staff, patients and visitors.

Resource Management Responsibilities1 To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with 6 months post-qualification experience
• Evidence of willingness to undertake courses/gain knowledge, skills and experience relevant to Emergency Care.

Knowledge

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice.
• Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.

Specific Skills

• Demonstrates an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and ensure that patients' dignity & respect is maintained at all times
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed (adult and child)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearper annum, pro rata