Staff Nurse Paediatric ED 6 Month Fixed Term

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

Staff Nurse Paediatric ED 6 Month Fixed Term

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a fully rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Main duties of the job

Vacancies for 6 Month for Paediatric Band 5 Staff Nurses An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available.

Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

You must, o Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.

We can offer you, o A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. o Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. o Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. o Team working in all areas of the department.

About us

Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

You must, o Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area. We can offer you, o A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. o Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. o Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. o Team working in all areas of the department.

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available.

Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

You must, Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse with an interest in this area.

We can offer you, A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. Team working in all areas of the department.

Working for your organisation

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available.

Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24‑hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

You must, Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse with an interest in this area.

We can offer you, A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. Team working in all areas of the department.

Working for your organisation

Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

You must, Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse with an interest in this area. We can offer you, A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. Team working in all areas of the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to children and young people attending the Paediatric Emergency Department.
• Deliver family-centred care and support to children and their families during emergency presentations.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure safe, effective and compassionate treatment.
• Maintain professional nursing standards in line with Trust policies, NMC guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Promote patient safety, dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Main Responsibilities Clinical Care

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care for children and young people.
• Ensure safe admission, transfer, discharge and referral processes.
• Act as an advocate for children and families.
• Reduce anxiety and distress through effective communication and emotional support.
• Maintain a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable patients in accordance with Trust policies.

Patient Safety & Governance

• Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and clinical standards.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Report and document incidents, accidents and risks appropriately.
• Maintain competence in major incident and emergency response procedures.
• Attend all mandatory and statutory training.

Resource & Workload Management

• Prioritise clinical workload according to patient need.
• Support effective allocation of work within the department.
• Assist in the safe use, storage and management of equipment, medications and supplies.
• Escalate staffing concerns to senior staff when required.
• Promote efficient use of departmental resources.

Communication & Teamwork

• Build positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with medical staff, social services and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote effective communication across the department.
• Ensure relevant clinical information is shared appropriately and confidentially.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Demonstrate leadership within own role and support junior colleagues.
• Supervise and support less experienced staff, students and learners.
• Develop teaching and mentorship skills.
• Participate in appraisal, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Maintain NMC revalidation and professional registration requirements.

Documentation & Information Management

• Complete accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR/Data Protection requirements.
• Use electronic patient record systems effectively.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is signed, dated and completed appropriately.

Quality Improvement

• Participate in audits, service development and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to implementing new practices, policies and innovations.
• Identify areas for improvement and raise suggestions with senior staff.
• Maintain and promote high standards of nursing care.

Trust & Organisational Responsibilities

• Support equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Uphold the Trust's zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, discrimination and abuse.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Support sustainability and NHS Net Zero initiatives.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Student supervisor/assessor training
• PILS, EPALS/APLS

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to teach peers within clinical area
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of team and ward management
• Safeguarding level 3 training

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to establish priorities
• Team player & team leadership qualities
• Good time management
• Basic I.T. skills
• Communicate at all levels
• Decision maker
• Basic Life Support
• ECG
• Assessing Students
• Plastering
• IV drug administration

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust