Registered Paediatric Nurse - Accident & Emergency
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
* To always maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families.
* Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
* Persuade patients and families to co-operate with treatment for their well-being, effectively deal with anxious relatives.
* Ensure parents/carers and the child (when appropriate), can agree and/or negotiate care.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression: Access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.
Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.
Opportunity & Access: Over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Paediatric Nurse - Accident & Emergency
Trust: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Sunderland Royal Hospital
Shift Patterns: Full Time & Part Time
About the Trust: Rated Good (Outstanding for Caring) in their most recent CQC report, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community-based healthcare services to people in South Tyneside and Sunderland. The Trust also provides a wide range of specialist services, with particular expertise in ophthalmology with a Cataract Treatment Centre, Glaucoma Unit, and a Macular Unit. Located in and around South Tyneside & Sunderland, with Newcastle nearby, enjoy the benefits of both city and coastal life.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a Paediatric A&E nurse in the NHS is both exhilarating and deeply meaningful. It involves providing urgent care and support to children and their families during critical moments. This role allows nurses to utilise specialised skills in a fast-paced environment, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. Working in A&E not only offers the chance to save lives and alleviate suffering but also provides continuous learning and growth. The flexibility in scheduling ensures nurses can maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering compassionate and expert care to young patients in their time of need. It's a role that combines adrenaline with empathy, making it incredibly rewarding for those dedicated to paediatric healthcare.
What you'll need:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric A&E Nurse environment within the last 3 years.
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
* A Paediatric Nursing Degree.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
* Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider.
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
* Working options to suit your lifestyle - being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series, and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health. Our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work, supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
* A Paediatric Nursing Degree.
Experience
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric A&E Nurse environment within the last 3 years.
* In addition to experience, all Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of:
* Statement of NMC Registration.
* Degree / Diploma in Nursing.
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.
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