Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team as a Paediatric Senior Nurse in the Children's Emergency Department (CED). We have a full time opportunity to join our Team. We are seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the units, meeting the needs of our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care. Main duties of the job The Children's Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Children's Emergency and urgent care pathways. It has a dedicated 2 bedded resuscitation area within the unit and is part of the major trauma network. CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours. There is also an urgent treatment centre on site. We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Emergency Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner service. There is also support from the paediatric practice education team. About us There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new. The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce. We are a flexible working employer At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. 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. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-D-6807 Job locations Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities The post-holders are responsible for the overall management of the Childrens Emergency Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit both clinically and operationally 24 hours a day. The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the units, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national and local policy. Co-ordinating staffing across the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit. Work collaboratively with other band 7 senior nurses within paediatrics to develop staff within the service, including staff appraisals and training needs for emergency care. The post holder should have previous experience of clinical leadership in a busy ED environment, have the ability to communicate across all skill sets and levels and can continually adapt to a changing environment Job description Job responsibilities The post-holders are responsible for the overall management of the Childrens Emergency Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit both clinically and operationally 24 hours a day. The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the units, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national and local policy. Co-ordinating staffing across the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit. Work collaboratively with other band 7 senior nurses within paediatrics to develop staff within the service, including staff appraisals and training needs for emergency care. The post holder should have previous experience of clinical leadership in a busy ED environment, have the ability to communicate across all skill sets and levels and can continually adapt to a changing environment Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential RN (Child). Educated to degree level APLS/EPALS. Management / Leadership training. Evidence of ongoing development related to specialty. Desirable Educated to Masters level. Knowledge Essential Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching. Leadership/management Leading a team. Lead on staff appraisal. Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care. Desirable Experience of change management. Experience Essential Clinical experience at B6 of working in a busy Childrens ED. Experience of nursing recruitment. Transformational leadership style Audit/research. Presentation skills. Ability to facilitate and support learning. Excellent personal and communication skills. Organisational ability Role model Negotiation Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential RN (Child). Educated to degree level APLS/EPALS. Management / Leadership training. Evidence of ongoing development related to specialty. Desirable Educated to Masters level. Knowledge Essential Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching. Leadership/management Leading a team. Lead on staff appraisal. Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care. Desirable Experience of change management. Experience Essential Clinical experience at B6 of working in a busy Childrens ED. Experience of nursing recruitment. Transformational leadership style Audit/research. Presentation skills. Ability to facilitate and support learning. Excellent personal and communication skills. Organisational ability Role model Negotiation 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). Additional information 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)