About this role
Job summary
We are offering an opportunity for a Junior Band 6 Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse who is eager to develop their clinical and leadership skills within a dynamic Paediatric Emergency Department. This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to advance their career, gain valuable leadership experience, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. If you are passionate about paediatric emergency nursing and ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we would love to hear from you! Are you looking to join the Paediatric Team within the Emergency Department at Darlington Memorial Hospital?
Is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated Paediatric nurses what you are looking for?
The department is a busy working environment looking after children with acute illness and injuries
A bespoke training package and ongoing educational development is available.
You will be part of a team who are dedicated to enhancing and delivering a high standard of care.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical Care:
Provide skilled nursing care to children and young people with a variety of acute and emergency presentations.
Conduct triage, assessments, and initiate appropriate treatment plans.
Recognise and manage deteriorating patients, escalating concerns appropriately.
Administer medications safely, following hospital guidelines.
2. Leadership & Supervision:
Support junior nurses, student nurses, and healthcare assistants through supervision, teaching, and mentorship.
Act as a shift leader when required, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective patient flow.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, including doctors, advanced practitioners, and allied health professionals.
3. Communication & Teamwork:
Maintain clear, accurate documentation and effective handovers.
Communicate sensitively with children, families, and carers, providing reassurance and support.
Advocate for patients and ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately managed.
4. Professional Development & Governance:
Participate in training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Maintain up-to-date clinical skills and mandatory training.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Carry out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and ensure other members of nursing staff practice within said code.
Sets and monitors standards of quality nursing care over a 24-hour period by co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and social workers, alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient care on the department.
Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises and corrects team members as appropriate and is involved in personal development of the workforce using KSF/performance review.
Ensure that resources are appropriately are utilised to maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the Accident & Emergency Department.
Actively contributes to the attainment of national targets in relation to paediatric emergency care; which include the four-hour standard and ambulance handover standard.
Utilise all the available resources to ensure patient flow through the Emergency Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers to be escalated through the line management structure or command and control structure as deemed appropriate.
To actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level. To carry out the actions in the clinical escalation plan and support the nursing and medical team in carrying out aforementioned plans.
Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the staff, patients and visitors under his/her control, as far as is reasonably practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work; place of work and work equipment that are safe and without risk to health.
Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse management.
Ensures that sufficient information is available for relatives and patients, both written and verbal and provides access to further information as required.
Promote and maintain a culture of patient & staff incident reporting in accordance with trust guidelines.
Work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of care to ED patients.
Identify and safeguarding concerns and act on them.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Paediatric Nurse Diploma or degree PILS Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
NLS EPALS Safeguarding Level 3 Plaster Training Venepuncture & Cannulation Training Assessor Training
Special Requirements Essential
Considerable evidence of experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse within a Paediatric Emergency Department, demonstrating appropriate knowledge, skills and competence in the assessment and management of acutely unwell and injured children and young people. Ability to work Long Days, Nights and weekends. Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration Essential
Registered Nurse (Child) on part 1 of the NMC register Valid UK NMC PIN
Experience Essential
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department. Evidenced experience as a Band 5 Staff Nurse with Paediatric Emergency Department Experience.
Desirable
Mental Health Training
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Effective Communication skills. Team player / Collaborative working. Prioritise workload / organisational skills. Adjust pace according to workload. Work under pressure. Evidence of professional development. Willingness to expand role. Computer literate Knowledge of Emergency Department performance targets.
Desirable
Knowledge of ED KPIs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)