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Interested in working within the Children’s Emergency Department? Do you have a least one year's experience and are interested in A&E ? Then this may be a perfect opportunity for you!
Open 24 hours a day, the Children’s Emergency Department sees on average 90-100 children a day aged 0-15 years of age. We are a fast-paced environment where every day is different, you certainly won’t get bored.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are an overseas trained Nurse in the UK, you will need to have CBT and English Language Test (IELTS or OET) completed in the last 6 months and OSCE Ready for Paediatrics Nursing. You also need to ensure that CBT and English Language test meets the NMC required level. OR have NMC registration with Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
We have an induction programme and an exciting new preceptorship on its way, which will be tailored for all levels of experience. You will gain numerous paediatric emergency nursing skills, through university and in-house training, including; triage, plaster of paris, venepuncture and cannulation, APLS/EPLS, Pan London ED course and much more.
You will be welcomed and supported by a committed friendly team of experienced and motivated paediatric nurses working long days and nights and offering many a laugh along the way. Good communication skills, a positive approach and a sense of humour are essential.
We have a dedicated paediatric area as well as our own resuscitation bay and HDU room. We work collaboratively with Urgent Care, Adult Accident and Emergency, Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Children’s Inpatient Ward.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- As a member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good working relationships and promote good communications within the emergency department environment.
- To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff.
- To be an active member of the team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively.
- To actively contribute towards a happy and therapeutic environment and to the working of the multi-disciplinary ward team.
- Is responsible for maintaining complete, legible up to date records of nursing care in line with NMC (2008) guidelines.
- Having undertaken the appropriate training act as a Practice Assessor for Diploma/Degree students on ward.
- Understand your role and responsibilities in safeguarding children identifying and referring children and families in need / at risk
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to document legibly and precisely
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous experience within the desired speciality
- Experience of shift and people management
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (sub part1 NMC register)
- Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree
- Mentorship qualification High Dependency module or equivalent level of experience
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This advert is for Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata plus HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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