Job summary The Emergency Department currently sees an average of 70,000 patients per year and serves a varied population across a wide area which is still growing. Our service users present with a range of medical, surgical, trauma, paediatric and psychiatric complaints and we aim to provide first class emergency care. Bedford ED sees approximately 20,000 children and young people a year. We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals with a commitment and enthusiasm for delivering quality nursing care to ensure a positive patient experience. You need to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy and sometimes challenging environment which will be rewarding and exciting. You will be expected to manage a small team engaging in management responsibilities on a weekly basis. Must be United Kingdom NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team planning and providing high quality care for children and young people with acute illness or injury within the Emergency Department 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. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-NUR2932-MRA Job locations Bedford hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities Only apply if you have NMC pin number 1.1. To maintain up to date knowledge of and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other regulations, and Trust policies and protocols for example the storage and administration of drugs. 1.2. Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide. 1.3. Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when discussing complex or sensitive issues relating to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment with patients and their relatives. Be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team both face to face and over the phone. Clinical Governance/ Incident & Accident Reporting 2.1. Responsible for ensuring that all accidents/incidents are reported to the appropriate Manager and reported via the Datix reporting system. All employees are required & expected to participate in the Trusts accident/incident reporting system and to comply with the Trusts procedures and techniques for managing risks. 2.2. Maintain and share up to date knowledge of current research relevant to emergency care. General Management 3.3.1. Responsible for regular cleaning of equipment, reporting faults to shift manager and removing defective equipment from use. This includes participation in daily checking and cleaning or equipment/ drugs as per department quality book. 3.2. Take responsibility for the safe storage of patients valuable and property whilst in the Emergency Department in line with trust policy. 3.3 Take on management responsibility for junior members of the team including 1:1s, appraisals, sickness management etc. Teaching and Learning 4.1. It is mandated that all registered healthcare professionals nursing included, are compliant with new SSSA standards for pre registrants as practice supervisors as a bare minimum moving on to also becoming practice assessors after 12 months in the department. 4.2. To support education, training and development of self and others in the emergency department and actively encourage to share learning and best practices in Emergency Medicine. Total Patient Experience 5.1. Assist, in conjunction with the Emergency Department Matron, the Practice Development Nurse and Heads of Nursing for Emergency and Acute Care directorate, to continue to develop and set standards of care, taking into account relevant published National Guidelines and research. 5.2. To undergo, where necessary, further training in relation to the Extended Role of the Nurse and participate in the training of others. 5.3. To ensure communication with paramedical services to enable them to carry out their part in patient care and to create a climate in which feedback on patient progress is the norm. Major Incident 6.1. To maintain and up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan 6.2. In the event of a major incident being declared and a call in of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of ED as soon as possible. 6.3. Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults 7.1. Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults by implementing the Trusts policy and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Job description Job responsibilities Only apply if you have NMC pin number 1.1. To maintain up to date knowledge of and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other regulations, and Trust policies and protocols for example the storage and administration of drugs. 1.2. Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide. 1.3. Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when discussing complex or sensitive issues relating to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment with patients and their relatives. Be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team both face to face and over the phone. Clinical Governance/ Incident & Accident Reporting 2.1. Responsible for ensuring that all accidents/incidents are reported to the appropriate Manager and reported via the Datix reporting system. All employees are required & expected to participate in the Trusts accident/incident reporting system and to comply with the Trusts procedures and techniques for managing risks. 2.2. Maintain and share up to date knowledge of current research relevant to emergency care. General Management 3.3.1. Responsible for regular cleaning of equipment, reporting faults to shift manager and removing defective equipment from use. This includes participation in daily checking and cleaning or equipment/ drugs as per department quality book. 3.2. Take responsibility for the safe storage of patients valuable and property whilst in the Emergency Department in line with trust policy. 3.3 Take on management responsibility for junior members of the team including 1:1s, appraisals, sickness management etc. Teaching and Learning 4.1. It is mandated that all registered healthcare professionals nursing included, are compliant with new SSSA standards for pre registrants as practice supervisors as a bare minimum moving on to also becoming practice assessors after 12 months in the department. 4.2. To support education, training and development of self and others in the emergency department and actively encourage to share learning and best practices in Emergency Medicine. Total Patient Experience 5.1. Assist, in conjunction with the Emergency Department Matron, the Practice Development Nurse and Heads of Nursing for Emergency and Acute Care directorate, to continue to develop and set standards of care, taking into account relevant published National Guidelines and research. 5.2. To undergo, where necessary, further training in relation to the Extended Role of the Nurse and participate in the training of others. 5.3. To ensure communication with paramedical services to enable them to carry out their part in patient care and to create a climate in which feedback on patient progress is the norm. Major Incident 6.1. To maintain and up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan 6.2. In the event of a major incident being declared and a call in of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of ED as soon as possible. 6.3. Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults 7.1. Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults by implementing the Trusts policy and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration as a registered Nurse (Paediatric Nursing ) on the NMC register Desirable EPALS Experience Essential Evidence of professional development Experience of research based nursing practice Desirable Mentorship/ Teaching course/ Converted to new SSSA (previous MSPP) Knowledge Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure Knowledge of clinical governance Understanding of ED performance targets Ability to prioritise workload Understanding of management responsibilities Desirable Management and Leadership training/course Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration as a registered Nurse (Paediatric Nursing ) on the NMC register Desirable EPALS Experience Essential Evidence of professional development Experience of research based nursing practice Desirable Mentorship/ Teaching course/ Converted to new SSSA (previous MSPP) Knowledge Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure Knowledge of clinical governance Understanding of ED performance targets Ability to prioritise workload Understanding of management responsibilities Desirable Management and Leadership training/course 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)