Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Wythenshawe Hospital Emergency Department is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Paediatric Nurse to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care and supporting junior staff in a dynamic environment. This permanent position offers opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team.
• Awareness of clinical audit.
• APLS/EPALS or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate and deliver patient care.
• Mentor/preceptor to junior staff.
• Manage clinical team and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Ability to supervise and support junior staff

Knowledge of current nursing issues

Evidence of teaching and assessing skills

Education

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Degree or Diploma

Job description

Job summary

Wythenshawe Hospital Emergency Department is seeking an enthusiastic Registered and experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our paediatric nursing team to work in a brand new state of the art, modern building.

You will be well supported with career progression and learning opportunities in both adult and paediatric emergency medicine.

You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team who together strive to achieve the best patient outcomes and deliver the highest standard of care to all of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring,compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute tothe clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility forpre-registration students.

The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and themaintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7178920

Job locations

Paediatric Emergency Department Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Registered Paediatric nurse
• Degree or Diploma

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study Diploma

Training and Experience Essential

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Awareness of clinical Audit

Desirable

• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice
• APLS/ EPALS or equivalent training

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/ Word Processing

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Registered Paediatric nurse
• Degree or Diploma

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study Diploma

Training and Experience Essential

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Awareness of clinical Audit

Desirable

• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice
• APLS/ EPALS or equivalent training

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/ Word Processing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Emergency Department Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Emergency Department Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)