Paediatric Team Leader A&E

Job overview

We are very busy Emergency Department, treating on average 50,000 patients a year.  We are looking for a Band 6 Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse to join our pro-active and dynamic team that delivers 24 hour care.

Are you a qualified registered Children's Nurse with broad and relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in ED paediatric nursing or general paediatrics, Then this is your opportunity to help shape the development of children's designated emergency care area within Emergency Department.

The post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. You will be supported to work in all areas of the Emergency Department minors / triage / majors’ paediatrics and the resuscitation room. The paediatric nursing team work closely with the Emergency Nurse Practitioners who are an invaluable source of education, experience and skill in extended minor injuries and illness. There is also regular sim and in house training days which you will have the opportunity to attend.

Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate. As a new member of the team we will support you to get your mentorship qualification, Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course, and with strong links to Universities we encourage and support staff to study at Level 6 / 7 level accredited courses.

2 x Part Time post 32 hours per week and 34.5 hours per week

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.