Band 5 Registered Child Nurse – Paediatric Emergency Department in Luton

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.

Job summary

Looking for NMC Registered Nurses.

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 children
• 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, and 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 support the development and implementation of programmes of patient care; participate in the evaluation of these programmes.
• Ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.
• Administer oral drugs safely and independently in line with NMC and Trust policy guidelines.
• Adhere to principles of infection control.
• Communicate basic care information and answer queries.
• Undertake intravenous drug therapy administration, training if required.

Job description

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. The role involves working closely with the department/ward manager and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment.

Person specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Current and active NMC registration RSCN

Qualifications – Desirable

• Degree qualification
• PILS
• ENB 998

Skills – Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent time-keeping and organisational skills

Skills – Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Minor injuries skills (e.g. wound closure)

Experience – Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in nursing paediatric patients

Experience – Desirable

• Counselling skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Paediatric Emergency Department, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/