Band 5 Registered Child Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job overview

Looking for NMC Registered Children Nurses who have been working as a Registered nurse already.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Children’s Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in emergency care? The Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital is recruiting to the nursing team. You’ll receive full support to build confidence in assessing, recognising, and managing sick children in an emergency setting.

In July 2023, we moved into a newly developed Paediatric ED, featuring a dedicated Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) room and a CAMHS room, located adjacent to our Adult ED. This modern environment supports high-quality care and a collaborative working culture.

What we offer

A supportive and experienced senior team and practice development nurses

Access to internal and external training courses, including:

Paediatric Life Support

ED-focused training for minor injuries and trauma

The CAKES course (Children’s Assessment Knowledge Examination Skills), developed in-house to support the assessment and management of sick child

A strong track record of nurse development and progression, including:

Opportunities for internal promotion

Who We’re Looking For

NMC-registered Children’s Nurses

Enthusiastic individuals with a commitment to delivering high-quality care

Team players who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

THIS POST IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES

Main duties of the job

Professional Responsibilities Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these. To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards. Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and safety. Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines. Be aware of the principles of infection control. Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries. To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration , training if required.

Please see Job Description for further information

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development with in the department / ward environment.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.