Job summary Are you interested in a career in Children Emergency Nursing? If so there is a position here for you at East Kent. We are one of the largest acute Trusts in England and are in the enviable position of being surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside but with easy links to the centre of London. So, whether you are interested in cathedrals, castles, exceptional grammar schools or chic and stylish restaurants, East Kent has something for everyone. Main duties of the job As a part of this role, you will learn to manage and develop a team of nursing staff as well as the day-to-day management of an Children Emergency Department. It is a demanding and yet rewarding post that will require you to utilise effective communication and problem-solving skills, along with complex urgent and emergency care knowledge and operational management. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-2827WHH-A Job locations William Harvey Hospital Ashford TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years recent experience at band 6 within a paediatric emergency department setting Extensive post registration experience Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Ability to deal with and resolve conflict People management skills Ability to adapt to change and manage pressurised clinical situations Ability to use initiative in complex situations Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Desirable Clinical supervision experience Governance Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Desirable Experience in governance Experience in quality control Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience Current Paediatric NMC Registration A&E Critical Care /High Dependency course. Paediatric Intermediate Life Support course Mentorship Course or equivalent Desirable Paediatric Advanced Life Support course/ European Paediatric Life Support Leadership course Other Requirements Essential Upholds and models the Trust values To work on an internal rotation basis To work in other areas of the Trust when required Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years recent experience at band 6 within a paediatric emergency department setting Extensive post registration experience Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Ability to deal with and resolve conflict People management skills Ability to adapt to change and manage pressurised clinical situations Ability to use initiative in complex situations Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Desirable Clinical supervision experience Governance Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Desirable Experience in governance Experience in quality control Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience Current Paediatric NMC Registration A&E Critical Care /High Dependency course. Paediatric Intermediate Life Support course Mentorship Course or equivalent Desirable Paediatric Advanced Life Support course/ European Paediatric Life Support Leadership course Other Requirements Essential Upholds and models the Trust values To work on an internal rotation basis To work in other areas of the Trust when required 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)