Job summary Are you a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible Registered Children's Nurse ready to join our Paediatric Emergency Department? We have opportunities for full-time and part-time Sisters/ Charge Nurses within the Children's Emergency Department. We are a progressive and dynamic team looking to expand our staff numbers. You will have significant experience in an acute paediatric nursing or A&E setting. Ideally you will have completed an emergency care qualification, EPALS and will be able to provide evidence of professional development, shift management, and staff development. We can provide a proactive learning environment as well as many supportive in service learning opportunities. The emergency care qualification course will be available for the right candidates. Main duties of the job The department is supported by a Practice Development Nurses devoted to the development of the nursing team. You will join a dedicated team of experienced and motivated paediatric nurses, PEM consultant and a Paediatric Consultants available at peak times. Our Emergency Department offers an educationally focused environment that allows nurses to professionally grow and develop a vast repertoire of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. To ensure this we have strong links with local Universities and regional specialist centres who are committed to delivering work-based educational initiatives. We have a structured pathway leading to both your professional and career development. Training for this role will include triage, minor injuries, paediatric intermediate life support, red dot x-ray interpretation and ordering of x-rays, trauma, mental health study day, Paediatric ED course, patient group directives, we provide monthly simulation insitu or based in our dedicated simulation centre, bit size weekly teaching and monthly well-being and mindful sessions. We have very strong nursing leadership and can offer support from our substantial senior team, which includes our Paediatric and ED Matrons and Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. About us MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 359-6713307-T3 Job locations Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: TBC Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: TBC Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Child) with Nursing & Midwifery Council Mentorship Qualification Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience Experience of leading shifts in the Emergency or Acute Paediatric Department Desirable Graduate Experience/Knowledge Essential Extensive experience within acute Paediatric speciality Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Extensive knowledge of speciality Desirable Knowledge of budget management Skills Essential Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to lead a team Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem-solve Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality Competency in medication administration including IV drugs IT skills including use of email and office packages Desirable Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn Ability to undertake blood tests / cannulation in children Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Child) with Nursing & Midwifery Council Mentorship Qualification Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience Experience of leading shifts in the Emergency or Acute Paediatric Department Desirable Graduate Experience/Knowledge Essential Extensive experience within acute Paediatric speciality Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Extensive knowledge of speciality Desirable Knowledge of budget management Skills Essential Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to lead a team Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem-solve Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality Competency in medication administration including IV drugs IT skills including use of email and office packages Desirable Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn Ability to undertake blood tests / cannulation in children 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. 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. 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)