PED Band 5 Staff Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) is seeking two Band 5 Registered Nurses to join a dynamic and supportive team at Leeds General Infirmary. Open to passionate, enthusiastic nurses with post-registration paediatric experience seeking to develop skills in a fast-paced emergency setting.

The role includes 24-hour service across day, late, twilight, and night shifts, with introduction to IPP induction and a 12-month preceptorship to support success in the

Qualifications

• Paediatric nurse registration and post-registration experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced paediatric ED.
• Commitment to professional development and learning.

Skills

Administer medications

High-pressure environment

Patient-centered care

Compassionate & motivated

Teamwork

Child health awareness

Education

Registered Children's Nurse

Job description

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Alicia Bayston

Position: Senior Sister

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 0113 39 20968

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary

Are you a Paediatric Nurse with at least one year’s post-registration experience looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Look no further than our Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic and supportive Paediatric Emergency Department team, based at Leeds General Infirmary. We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated paediatric nurses with relevant experience who are keen to develop their skills within a fast-paced emergency setting.

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Urgent Care Clinical Service Unit (CSU) operates across St James’ Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary, with a designated Children’s Hospital. Our Paediatric Emergency Department is part of the Urgent Care CSU and sits within the regional major trauma centre for both adults and children. We see approximately 44,000 children each year, providing a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Our department prides itself on having a welcoming, open, and friendly culture, with a strong focus on professional development, leadership, and skill expansion. You will demonstrate excellent teamwork, sound clinical knowledge, and a strong desire to learn and implement new skills. Above all, you will place the child and family at the centre of everything you do.

We work closely with Leeds Children’s Hospital, liaising with bed managers and ward teams to ensure the best possible patient experience and care journey.

All new starters will have the opportunity to complete our Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) induction programme, followed by a 12-month preceptorship framework, which includes protected education sessions and support forums to help you succeed in your role.

This post covers a 24-hour service, including day shifts, late shifts, twilights, and night shifts.

If you are passionate about Emergency Medicine and feel ready for the challenge of this exciting specialty, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal visits to the Paediatric Emergency Department are strongly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact one of the Senior Sisters.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Registered Children's Nurse.

• Competent to administer medications.


• Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary.


• Ability to work in a high-pressured environment.


• Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated.


• Professional and patient focused.


• Understanding of current issue within health care, relating to children.


• Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy*

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are…

Responsible

Open and Honest

One Team

Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

People

Improvement and Innovation

Partnerships

Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.