About this role
Job summary
Looking for NMC Registered Nurses
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.
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 child
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
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 the development and implementation ofprogrammes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.* To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.* Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.* Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they areadministered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.* Be aware of the principles of infection control.* Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries.* To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration , training if required.
Please see Job Description for further information
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development with in the department / ward environment.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Current and Active NMC Registration RSCN
Desirable
Degree qualification PILS ENB 998
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
Desirable
Venepuncture and Cannulation Minor Injuries skills i.e wound closure
Experience Essential
Ability to work as part of team Experience in nursing paediatric patients
Desirable
Counselling skills
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 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/ (Opens in a new tab)