Job summary Advert may close early once sufficient number of applications is reached Are you ready to join a top performing Foundation Trust in the North East of England and be part of a department committed to ensuring high quality patient care? Could you be a North Tees and Hartlepool CYPED Nurse rated a 'Good Team" by the CQC and be part of a friendly, focused, innovative team to give the highest quality care? Do you want to work in a department where no two days are the same, working in a fast-paced environment? Our Childrens and Young Person emergency department has recently expanded. We have upgraded facilities and create more emergency cubicles, and therefore we are looking to recruit professional and enthusiastic Band 5 staff nurses. We look after children from Birth to 16 years in this amazing new environment which is ideal when providing a first-class service. The department has 1 resuscitation bed, and 15 major treatment cubicles, 3 of which are classed as high dependency cubicles. We also have a dedicated mental health assessment room. We are co-located with an Urgent Care Treatment centre who deal with minor injuries and illnesses and between the UCC and both Adult and CYPED departments we attend to around 14,000 patients each month. There are currently 30 staff in the paediatric department. We have a great team of Heath care assistants, junior and senior registered nurses, and paediatric nurse practitioners. Main duties of the job We are looking for nurses who are motivated, enthusiastic and can demonstrate at interview a kind and compassionate attitude along with a desire to provide effective and efficient emergency care. With strong nursing leadership, a dedicated CYPED Matron and a newly appointed Clinical Educator to guide and support you in conjunction with an allocated 'buddy'. We provide high quality Paediatric emergency care and give structured support and development to all our nurses including a tailored induction at the start, a period of supernumerary status tailored to every individual's needs. You will be given a structured orientation to meet your individual needs to develop as an CYPED nurse. As part of the team, you will develop a plethora or skills and will be supported in attending training for these courses which may include: Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Paediatric Intermediate Life support (PILS Plaster of Paris cours Resuscitation skills Triage/Initial assessmen Immediate Life Support (ILS) You will also develop confidence and competence of your clinical skills in areas such as venepuncture, cannulation & catheterisation. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the Emergency Department once you feel confident and competent. We have permanent and fixed term posts available About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 345-EMC6847191-A Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities We aim to facilitate maximum health gains and normality, with respect for the health choices made by children, young people and their families The aims of our service are: Provide care closer to home to children/young people with acute & long-term conditions, including complex needs, life limiting conditions & palliative care. Holistically assess, plan, implement & review a plan of care for children/ young peoples nursing needs in partnership with them and their family. Support children/ young people and their families & carers with the identified healthcare needs through a partnership & empowering approach. To provide a high quality service for families through a co-ordinated multi-agency approach. Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions & facilitate early discharge when possible. To reduce follow up visits to the childrens day unit & outpatients clinics. Provide teaching & support for children/ young people and their families. As part of the paediatric nursing team, you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and you will be supported in attending training, which may include: Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), Paediatric Intermediate Life support (PILS) Resuscitation skills. Triage/Initial assessment Immediate Life Support (ILS) We offer a wide range of opportunities to support your professional development including a bespoke preceptorship program/induction, regular simulation scenarios, paediatric sepsis, chaperone training, professional challenge and escalation. As well as access to a paediatric clinical educator who delivers a variety of training including minor illnesses, tracheostomy care, Paediatric life support, blood culture, venepuncture, catheterisation and cannulation as well as a number of other training opportunities. Job description Job responsibilities We aim to facilitate maximum health gains and normality, with respect for the health choices made by children, young people and their families The aims of our service are: Provide care closer to home to children/young people with acute & long-term conditions, including complex needs, life limiting conditions & palliative care. Holistically assess, plan, implement & review a plan of care for children/ young peoples nursing needs in partnership with them and their family. Support children/ young people and their families & carers with the identified healthcare needs through a partnership & empowering approach. To provide a high quality service for families through a co-ordinated multi-agency approach. Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions & facilitate early discharge when possible. To reduce follow up visits to the childrens day unit & outpatients clinics. Provide teaching & support for children/ young people and their families. As part of the paediatric nursing team, you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and you will be supported in attending training, which may include: Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), Paediatric Intermediate Life support (PILS) Resuscitation skills. Triage/Initial assessment Immediate Life Support (ILS) We offer a wide range of opportunities to support your professional development including a bespoke preceptorship program/induction, regular simulation scenarios, paediatric sepsis, chaperone training, professional challenge and escalation. As well as access to a paediatric clinical educator who delivers a variety of training including minor illnesses, tracheostomy care, Paediatric life support, blood culture, venepuncture, catheterisation and cannulation as well as a number of other training opportunities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree 1st Level Registration Children's Nursing Desirable Teaching Certificate Working towards a specialist qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within an acute hospital environment Desirable Phlebotomy skills Experience in the emergency care of the child Skills Essential Good communication skills both verbal and written Organisational/time management skills Desirable EPALS/APALS Disposition Essential Ability to work well within the multidisciplinary team Effective interpersonal skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree 1st Level Registration Children's Nursing Desirable Teaching Certificate Working towards a specialist qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within an acute hospital environment Desirable Phlebotomy skills Experience in the emergency care of the child Skills Essential Good communication skills both verbal and written Organisational/time management skills Desirable EPALS/APALS Disposition Essential Ability to work well within the multidisciplinary team Effective interpersonal skills 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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)