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Job summary

Main area
Women's and Children's Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Other
37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref
360-D-10720-D
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Watford General Hospital
Town
Watford
Salary
£41,957 - £50,387 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2026 23:59

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Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Children's Emergency Department

Band 6

Job overview

The Children’s Emergency Department provides high quality evidence-based nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-15 years within a dedicated, child friendly environment 24 hours a day. 

The Department has its own 2 bedded dedicated paediatric resuscitation area within the unit and is co-located to Adult Emergency Department encouraging collaborative and joint working within the unit and as part of the London Major Trauma Network. 

We are a friendly dedicated team staffed by highly motivated and skilled Paediatric Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paediatric consultants.  With our own Paediatric Development Nurse, we are fully supportive in developing and upskilling our nursing team offering a variety of exciting opportunities such as APLS,

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced paediatric nurse with experience in the Emergency Department or acute environment. The post holder will have experience with shift management, staff development and provide high standards of care to critically unwell or injured children.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will stay up to date with current developments in healthcare, acting as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. They will deliver high quality evidence- based, and holistic care to children and their families, working collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients 

With their previous experience they will be expected to take on leadership and liaison roles, support the senior leadership team with responsibilities such as managing clinical area shifts, overseeing staffing levels, participating in recruitment and training, and supporting other team members.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority,  as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
 
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to supporting the daily operations of the department, successful candidates will be responsible for clinically assessing and prioritise care, while maintaining effective working relationships with all members of the Children’s Services team. 

The role requires a friendly, flexible approach to provide nursing cover across the paediatric services as needed, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality service for all service users.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • RSCN/RN CHILD
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership course or willingness to undertake.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Have undertaken APLS or willingness to undertake within 3 months
  • Knowledge of Child protection issues
  • Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience at Band 5 within a paediatric clinical acute environment.
  • Previous experience in emergency nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Broad experience of Children’s nursing

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
April Faruqui
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01923 217564

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone
01442 365233
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