# Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-paediatric-emergency-department/1f000c8e-ed55-4efe-9934-c4bb0b9c3682 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-paediatric-emergency-department/1f000c8e-ed55-4efe-9934-c4bb0b9c3682.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Preston - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 36 hours over 3 long days - **Employment type:** Part time - 36 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T07:01:53.183Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/PrestonChorley/Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Emergencey_Department/Emergencey_Department-v7922455 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7922455?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview #teamED are seeking dynamic, motivated and dedicated Children’s Nurse with a passion for emergency and trauma care, who are looking for the real life 24 hours in A&E. #teamED values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service. So, if you would like to work in the emergency department caring for children and their families and are keen to develop you skills as an Emergency Children’s Nurse then Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and #teamED is for you. ### Main duties of the job You will have opportunities  for triaging if not already doing so , planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of children and their families in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals for example: vital signs and PEWS, early recognition and management of acutely ill children, safe transportation, fluid intake monitoring, ,ECGs, wound dressings, plaster casts, catheterisation, venepuncture,  cannulation, blood transfusion, palliative and terminal care,  care of central lines, admission and discharge. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the job description listed below: - Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines. - Support and provide patient education and health promotion - Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff - Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. - Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care - Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care - Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation - Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation - Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals ## Job Details #teamED are seeking dynamic, motivated and dedicated Children’s Nurse with a passion for emergency and trauma care, who are looking for the real life 24 hours in A&E. #teamED values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service. So, if you would like to work in the emergency department caring for children and their families and are keen to develop you skills as an Emergency Children’s Nurse then Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and #teamED is for you. ## Job Description You will have opportunities for triaging if not already doing so , planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of children and their families in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals for example: vital signs and PEWS, early recognition and management of acutely ill children, safe transportation, fluid intake monitoring, ,ECGs, wound dressings, plaster casts, catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, blood transfusion, palliative and terminal care, care of central lines, admission and discharge. ## Responsibilities Please read the job description listed below: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines. Support and provide patient education and health promotion Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation - Awareness of changes within Nursing practice - Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures - Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice - Post registration experience in paediatrics - Demonstrates competency during internship **Desirable** - Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery - Knowledge of Leadership and Management - Knowledge of ethical issues - Research and development ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - RN8 or RNC Children’s Nursing Posts - Diploma in Nursing - Appropriate NMC registration - - NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post - Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced band 5 nurses **Desirable** - Degree - APLS or EPALS ## Documents - [what we can offer you (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2464) - [creating your best application (pdf, 6.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2433) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326291) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.