# Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Nursing Team

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Grimsby
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (This contract will run until November 2027 with the potential to be made permanent.)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T09:52:10.592Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Scunthorpe/Northern_Lincolnshire_Goole_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Emergency_Nursing_Team_Staff_Nurse/Paediatric_Emergency_Nursing_Team_Staff_Nurse-v8119366
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8119366?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nlg.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity for Registered Children’s Nurses to develop their assessment and intervention skills within a busy Emergency Department. Due to the development of the service to follow a 24/7 model we are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and committed nurses to join our team.

The post holder will be a part of team of experienced Children’s Nurses working at Band 6 level, or working towards Band 6, who will be based with the Family Services Division and provide care to Infants, Children and Young People (ICYP) attending the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care Service (UCS) at Scunthorpe and Grimsby Hospitals. Bringing added protection and oversight of the paediatric guidelines and protocols to ensure a high level of care to BCYP accessing emergency care.

The operating hours for this service are currently 07:00 – 19:30 and 10:30 – 23:00 which equate to an 11.5 hour shift with an hour unpaid break, seven days a week. However, we are developing the service model in line with CQC and RCPCH standards to 24/7. This will be done in a two phased approach, this recruitment is the first phase in which we are adding a 19:00 – 19:30 night shift. The second phased will come in the next year – eighteen months moving to a 2 shift profile 07:00 – 19:30 x2 RNC and 19:00 – 07:30 x2 RNC.

### Main duties of the job

To be able to perform competently a variety of procedures with a child such as;

Delivering oxygen via a range of systems e.g. nasal cannula, face mask, non invasive ventilation

Monitor continuously oxygen saturation levels and heart rate

ECG’s

Blood gases & blood sugars

Urinalysis and pregnancy testing

Urine catheterisations

Cannulation and obtaining phlebotomy samples

Wound closure with local anaesthetic, sutures/tape/wound glue

Application of a splint/cast

To conform to Trust Medicine Management policy ensuring correct recording of stocks and administration

Administer a range of medications via different methods, adhering to safe administration and NMC policy.

To adhere to the Trust Policies and Procedures whilst on duty.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The purpose of the Paediatric Emergency Nursing Team is to;

Deliver a high-quality standard of care to Babies, Children and Young People attending the ECC Department.

To be a role model in achieving excellence in the care of critically ill paediatric patients regardless of location. They provide education, training and development to staff throughout the wider ED.

Play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs in the ED, commence treatment plans, be instrumental in navigating medical review of the patient, liaising with the Paediatric areas, and ensuring timely transfer of the patient to an inpatient bed.

Proactively prevent unnecessary admissions, empowering the Emergency Care teams to safely manage the child, and support safe discharges where appropriate.

Ensure the implementation of the Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Sepsis Bundle are applied consistently.

Implement and escalate the correct paediatric pathways e.g trauma and burns, in line with evidence-based practice.

Support and educate staff on paediatric drug doses, calculations and fluid management.

Key Working Relationships

- Children, young people and their Parents/Carers
- ECC and ECC Consultants
- Embrace Team
- Paediatric Nursing on the Paediatric and Assessment Ward
- Paediatric consultants and the Paediatric Medical Team
- Hospital at Home Team
- Theatres
- Paediatric Specialist Nurses
- Hospital Play Specialist
- Safeguarding Childrens Team
- Pharmacy
- Multi-Disciplinary Team

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.  We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

## Job Details

An exciting opportunity for Registered Children’s Nurses to develop their assessment and intervention skills within a busy Emergency Department. Due to the development of the service to follow a 24/7 model we are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and committed nurses to join our team.

The post holder will be a part of team of experienced Children’s Nurses working at Band 6 level, or working towards Band 6, who will be based with the Family Services Division and provide care to Infants, Children and Young People (ICYP) attending the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care Service (UCS) at Scunthorpe and Grimsby Hospitals. Bringing added protection and oversight of the paediatric guidelines and protocols to ensure a high level of care to BCYP accessing emergency care.

The operating hours for this service are currently 07:00 – 19:30 and 10:30 – 23:00 which equate to an 11.5 hour shift with an hour unpaid break, seven days a week. However, we are developing the service model in line with CQC and RCPCH standards to 24/7. This will be done in a two phased approach, this recruitment is the first phase in which we are adding a 19:00 – 19:30 night shift. The second phased will come in the next year – eighteen months moving to a 2 shift profile 07:00 – 19:30 x2 RNC and 19:00 – 07:30 x2 RNC.

## Job Description

To be able to perform competently a variety of procedures with a child such as;

Delivering oxygen via a range of systems e.g. nasal cannula, face mask, non invasive ventilation

Monitor continuously oxygen saturation levels and heart rate

ECG’s

Blood gases & blood sugars

Urinalysis and pregnancy testing

Urine catheterisations

Cannulation and obtaining phlebotomy samples

Wound closure with local anaesthetic, sutures/tape/wound glue

Application of a splint/cast

To conform to Trust Medicine Management policy ensuring correct recording of stocks and administration

Administer a range of medications via different methods, adhering to safe administration and NMC policy.

To adhere to the Trust Policies and Procedures whilst on duty.

## Responsibilities

The purpose of the Paediatric Emergency Nursing Team is to;

Deliver a high-quality standard of care to Babies, Children and Young People attending the ECC Department.

To be a role model in achieving excellence in the care of critically ill paediatric patients regardless of location. They provide education, training and development to staff throughout the wider ED.

Play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs in the ED, commence treatment plans, be instrumental in navigating medical review of the patient, liaising with the Paediatric areas, and ensuring timely transfer of the patient to an inpatient bed.

Proactively prevent unnecessary admissions, empowering the Emergency Care teams to safely manage the child, and support safe discharges where appropriate.

Ensure the implementation of the Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Sepsis Bundle are applied consistently.

Implement and escalate the correct paediatric pathways e.g trauma and burns, in line with evidence-based practice.

Support and educate staff on paediatric drug doses, calculations and fluid management.

Key Working Relationships

Children, young people and their Parents/Carers

ECC and ECC Consultants

Embrace Team

Paediatric Nursing on the Paediatric and Assessment Ward

Paediatric consultants and the Paediatric Medical Team

Hospital at Home Team

Theatres

Paediatric Specialist Nurses

Hospital Play Specialist

Safeguarding Childrens Team

Pharmacy

Multi-Disciplinary Team

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Paediatric Intermediate Life Support PILS

**Desirable**

- European Paediatric Advanced Life Support EPALS or equavilent
- 2 Years experience in Paediatric Assessment Unit or Emergency Department
- Emergency Department Courses - Minor Injuries, Manchester Triage Assessment

### Person Requirements

**Essential**

- Registered Children's Nurse NMC

**Desirable**

- Due to qualify within in September and have ED Experience

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 318.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10415404)
- [person specification (pdf, 318.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10415405)

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