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Job summary

Main area
Accident and Emergency
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays)
Job ref
265-7232353
Employer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Northampton General Hospital
Town
Northampton
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust logo

Emergency Department Paediatric Junior Sister

Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Nurses to work within our new Paediatric Emergency Department.

We are looking for individuals with transferrable post registration experience, who also have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. 

If you are confident, motivated, willing to learn and extend your practice as opportunities arise we would be excited to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our Paediatric ED opened August 2021 and comprises of an Injury Service, 9 cubicle areas including a High Dependency Bay and an area designed specifically to care for children and adolescents who have presented with mental health concerns.

It also has separate child and adolescent waiting areas. Our Paediatric and Neonatal Trauma and Resuscitation bay is co-located in the Emergency Department.

Last year we saw in excess of 26 000 patients aged 0-18 years. 

The Paediatric Emergency Department has close links with the Paediatric Unit within Northampton General Hospital which consists of a 7 bedded PAU with additional space for ambulatory patients, a 26 bedded medical ward with a 2 bed Paediatric HDU and an 18 bedded Surgical / Oncology ward.  There is also a separate Neonatal intensive care unit. The Paediatric Emergency Department also has close links with the local CAMHS service.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is proud to be the first UK hospital to achieve the Pathway to Excellence accreditation.  There are specific band 6 development programmes, and we are one of the first UK hospitals to introduce the Daisy Award this is an international recognition programme that honours and celebrates the skilful and compassionate care that nurses provide every day. 

Your personal and professional development opportunities would be supported by our Practice Development facilitator there are opportunities for further training and development within the speciality of Paediatric Emergency Nursing.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence
Undertake rapid assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) 

Provide support to other clinical colleagues to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient care of patients 

Liaise with the onsite GP, ED Consultants, ED Doctors, ED Nurses and MDT to ensure safe,efficient patient care

 Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care decisions, delivered in a timely manner 

Supply and administer medicines in line with Patient Group Directives and within scope of practice 

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact

Professional responsibilities

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within own scope of professional practice 

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and NMC policies, procedures, and guidelines

Maintain confidentiality regarding information pertaining to patients and staff

Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for all members of the ED team

Ensure accurate record keeping and documentation in line with local policy and NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Person specification

Educations Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC qualification
  • Registered Sick Children’s Nurse
  • Extended clinical skills relevant to ED nursing
  • EPALS APLS
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship course
  • ATNC/trauma course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • 2 years post registration experience
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge in relation to Paediatric Emergency Care
  • Understanding of the NMC Code of Professional practice.
  • Extensive post registration ED experience.
  • Minor injury skills e.g plaster cast application, wound closure
  • Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Paediatric Emergency Care and the National Health service
Desirable criteria
  • Minor injury skills e.g plaster cast application, wound closure.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to foster teamwork and display leadership skills
  • Ability to deal with stressful and traumatic situations
  • Participate in patient moving and handling
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to succeed
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to personal and professional development of self and others
  • Self-motivated and works well under pressure
  • Excellent time management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleJob share policyDisability confident leaderPathway to excellenceDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.ENEI Gold '22NHS Rainbow badgeAccessAbleNHS 75th BirthdayHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeArmed Forces Covenant111 Help Us Help YouCycle to Work

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sam Holman
Job title
PED Clinical Nurse Manager (Interim)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01604 543215
Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sam Holman (PED Interim Clinical Nurse Manager) [email protected] 01604 543215

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