Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS7314741
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Childrens Nurse in Childrens Emergency Department and Observation Unit
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are expanding our friendly, dynamic and talented team since opening our new Children's Emergency Department and Observation Unit. This is an exciting time and a great opportunity to join our dedicated team.
Our new Children’s Emergency Department has 12 cubicles with a 2 bedded designated resuscitation area, providing emergency nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-15 years (up to 17 years for our young people requiring CAMHS support).
Our new children’s observation unit which is co-located with our new children’s emergency department provides an opportunity to care for acutely unwell or injured children that may need a period of assessment following admission through our children’s emergency department prior to discharge, as well as those children and young people who have been referred by their GP and other referrals to the paediatric team.
You will monitor, treat and then either admit the child to the ward or discharge home. In addition, you will gain experience in nursing acutely ill children in emergency situations.
These posts are for dynamic, motivated and committed nurses, both adult and children’s nurses, paramedics who are seeking to join us in caring for children and young people through our urgent care pathways.
We offer all staff a comprehensive preceptorship and development package which is led by our children’s practice development team
Main duties of the job
We are looking for band 5 Paediatric trained nurses or students due to qualify to join our enthusiastic and friendly department and become part of our supportive family. This is an exciting time and a great opportunity to join our dedicated team.
In 2023 we opened our new Children’s Emergency Department has 12 cubicles with a 2 bedded designated resuscitation area, providing emergency nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-15 years (up to 17 years for our young people requiring CAMHS support). Our new children’s observation unit which is co-located with our new children’s emergency department provides an opportunity to care for acutely unwell or injured children that may need a period of assessment following admission through our children’s emergency department prior to discharge, as well as those children and young people who have been referred by their GP and other referrals to the paediatric team
This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and assessment skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment.
Paediatric Nursing is varied and extremely rewarding. Working with us will provide both newly qualified and experienced nurses with a broad range of skills and experiences which will help in your career progression. We provide all new starters with a robust induction programme and we have Practice Development Nurses on hand providing 1 -1 teaching and support in identifying your professional development needs.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Children’s Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop clinical skills
- Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
- Basic IT skills
- Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
- Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care Adaptable to change
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Diplomatic approach with professionalism
- Flexible and approachable
Experience (both work and ‘life’ related) eg Breadth of occupational experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Leverton
- Job title
- Paediatric Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296315216
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