Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice To adhere to unit protocols and policies (e.g. cannulation, plaster application, wound care.) Including a good understanding of aseptic technique. To accurately monitor and record patients vital signs, reporting abnormalities to nursing or medical staff. To be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a patient To correctly and safely procure and send off clinical specimens when required. Assist patients with Activities of daily living as required. Manage the care of Short Stay Unit patients with appropriate nursing supervision. To undertake and assist medical and nursing staff with procedures. To have a basic understanding of common presentations to the childrens emergency department and the importance of correct treatment and safety netting discharge advice. To support children who are unwell or injured while they are in CED. Ensuring that procedures and the delivery of care occurs in the most child friendly way. To undertake the expected clerical and reception duties including booking patients onto symphony and updating symphony as required. Performing safeguarding checks on the central spine. Inform the Nurse in charge of any potential hazard, accident, incident or patient problem that occurs. Also taking responsibility to document and report when appropriate. Ensure that the department is clean, tidy, well-stocked and linen and waste are correctly disposed of in accordance with trust policy. To have a good understanding of the resuscitation equipment and associated monitoring, with adequate training and experience to be able to support both medical and nursing staff during resuscitation. To assist in the creation and maintenance of a caring and safe play environment for children, teenager and their families. Communication To encourage, support and ensure effective communication with patients, parents, carers, relatives and friends. To liaise and communicate with colleagues across the Trust using a variety of mediums. To advocate for children and young people to highlight their preferences or wishes while in the department. Planning and Organisational Contribute to the identification of areas for change and development. To adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient/Client Care To support children who are unwell or injured while they are in CED. Working alongside and under the direction of senior CED staff so that procedures and the delivery of care occurs in the most child friendly way. Financial / Physical Resources Responsibility for ensuring that there are adequate and appropriate stocking of resources for use within the childrens emergency department. Training and Education To participate in relevant internal learning opportunities, as well as ensuring all mandatory training is always up to date. Personal and Professional Development To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To keep records of training attended as part of Personal Development Plan and reflective practice. To participate in relevant internal learning opportunities, as well as ensuring all mandatory training is always up to date. Other Role-Specific Duties Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.