Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurses to work on our busy Paediatric Emergency Care Centre at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. At WWL NHS Foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients and that's why we'd love you to join us within our Emergency Department providing outstanding care. We work closely with the ambulance service and specialist teams both within the hospital and in the community to ensure that we provide the right care, at the right time. We have a co-located GP/MIU, making referrals and collaborative case management easy and effective. This is proving to be highly successful. We offer flexible working patterns on a roster basis which includes a well-balanced combination of days, nights and weekends in order to meet the needs of our patients and ensure we provide a fair and equal working environment for the whole team. This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. Please be advised this vacancy may close early if a high volume of suitable applications are received. Main duties of the job To provide highest standards of care to children and their families. Perform well within the multidisciplinary team. Uphold the NMC code of conduct. Adhere to trust policies and procedures. To ensure a high standard of care is maintained at all times through the delivery of evidence based care. Participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care to children. Organise, delegate appropriately and prioritise workload within the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC). Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of senior staff. Commitment to self-development in preparation for the continually changing environment of emergency care. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-7123093M Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Road Wigan Lane WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Key results from the job holder To provide highest standards of care to children and their families. Perform well within the multidisciplinary team Uphold the NMC code of conduct Adhere to trust policies and procedures Planning and Organisational Duties To ensure a high standard of care is maintained at all times through the delivery of evidence based care. Participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care to children. Organise, delegate appropriately and prioritise workload within the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC). Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of senior staff. Commitment to self-development in preparation for the continually changing environment of emergency care. Communications and Key Working Relationships Demonstrate effective communication, both written and verbal through the maintenance of accurate record keeping and closely liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure needs are met in relation to care input and support for ongoing care needs. To enable maintenance of good record keeping and essential information regarding the patients condition and progress is recorded by team members and self appropriately in accordance with NMC guidelines. Job description Job responsibilities Key results from the job holder To provide highest standards of care to children and their families. Perform well within the multidisciplinary team Uphold the NMC code of conduct Adhere to trust policies and procedures Planning and Organisational Duties To ensure a high standard of care is maintained at all times through the delivery of evidence based care. Participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care to children. Organise, delegate appropriately and prioritise workload within the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC). Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of senior staff. Commitment to self-development in preparation for the continually changing environment of emergency care. Communications and Key Working Relationships Demonstrate effective communication, both written and verbal through the maintenance of accurate record keeping and closely liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure needs are met in relation to care input and support for ongoing care needs. To enable maintenance of good record keeping and essential information regarding the patients condition and progress is recorded by team members and self appropriately in accordance with NMC guidelines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recent evidence of continuing professional development RN (Children) Desirable Teaching and Assessing Course Degree /Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course, such as critical care Experience Essential Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable Post qualification experience Previous experience in caring environment Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit research Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to maintain and improve standards of care Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour in a clinical context Desirable Basic computer skills Ability to work with minimal supervision Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Desirable Experience of audit / Research Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Additional Essential Flexible and positive approach to work Ability to demonstrate good attendance record Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Desirable Experience of clinical supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recent evidence of continuing professional development RN (Children) Desirable Teaching and Assessing Course Degree /Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course, such as critical care Experience Essential Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable Post qualification experience Previous experience in caring environment Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit research Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to maintain and improve standards of care Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour in a clinical context Desirable Basic computer skills Ability to work with minimal supervision Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Desirable Experience of audit / Research Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Additional Essential Flexible and positive approach to work Ability to demonstrate good attendance record Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Desirable Experience of clinical supervision 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Road Wigan Lane WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)