Staff Nurse
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital and the Childrens Urgent Care Centre at South Tyneside are looking to recruit motivated and dynamic qualified childrens nurses to join their team in delivering quality urgent and emergency nursing care to the paediatric population.
The successful candidates will be joining a team of over 70 experienced qualified nurses, nurse practitioners and health care assistants who see and treat in excess of 40,000 patients across both sites each year and will be involved in all aspects of nursing care to children with conditions ranging from minor trauma through to major medical presentations
This is an exciting time for individual development as we enter a new era of emergency care delivery across Sunderland and South Tyneside. The post holder will be based at the Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital but will also have the opportunity to rotate to the Childrens Urgent Care Unit at South Tyneside District Hospital to help enhance their skills and knowledge in looking after children requiring non-urgent, urgent and emergency treatment.
Main duties of the job
Under the Urgent and Emergency Care Directorate, the new state-of-the-art Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital briefly comprises of an independent paediatric reception desk and waiting area, 2 triage rooms, a 6 bedded high acuity area, which includes 2 high dependency bays and an adolescent mental health room, a resuscitation suite, a 5 bedded low acuity area and an 8 bedded short stay assessment area.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust boasts the only dedicated Childrens Urgent Care Unit in the region. Set up in August 2021, the unit is nurse-led and treats children who present with a range of minor injuries and minor illnesses. It consists of an independent reception, 2 waiting areas, an initial assessment room, 4 assessment bays, and a treatment room.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Date posted
22 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-EUCNM-0523-56
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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