Job summary
An opportunity now exists for current band 6 or 7 paediatric staff nurses with extensive experience to extend their skills in a Children's ED environment working alongside a varied nursing workforce, Paediatric Emergency Consultants, ENP's and GP's.
This post offers flexibility for staff wanting to work any hours within a sixteen hour period 7/7 a week, particularly suiting those with flexible working requirements. A fixed working rota is a possibility.
The successful candidates would be working alongside four other paediatric band 7's, two of which are primarily responsible for the management of the nursing workforce and department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate's main responsibilities would be managing the triage flow within the department, adhering to the 15 minute triage wait and initiating rapid triage when this wait exceeds the standard. The candidate would also be expected to complete the Manchester Triage train the trainer study to support the Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to train and supervise junior staff in completing triage competencies.
Any applicants would need to have extensive Children's ED experience and evidence of being a role model to junior members of the nursing team. Any applicants should also be IRMER and X-ray trained, rapid triage competent, be able to supply PGD's and be willing to complete training to complete nurse led discharge from triage competencies.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at providing senior experience within the nursing establishment to provide a full and comprehensive triage of patients within the recommended 15 minute standard. Applicants must like a challenge, respond well to the demands of a very busy department, have good communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace in a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have the chance to be involved in supporting the patient journey within the new Childrens ED/joint UTC opening in 2026, including the possible use of e-triage and streaming models.
The successful candidates main responsibilities would be managing the triage flow within the department, adhering to the 15 minute triage wait and initiating rapid triage when this wait exceeds the standard. The candidate would also be expected to complete the Manchester Triage train the trainer study to support the Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to train and supervise junior staff in completing triage competencies.
Any applicants would need to have extensive Childrens ED experience and evidence of being a role model to junior members of the nursing team. Any applicants should also be IRMER and X-ray trained, rapid triage competent, be able to supply PGDs and be willing to complete training to complete nurse led discharge from triage competencies.
Any candidates not fulfilling all of the above requirements would need to work as a Band 6 until competencies are complete. Support would be provided to complete these competencies within three months of starting in post depending on experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at providing senior experience within the nursing establishment to provide a full and comprehensive triage of patients within the recommended 15 minute standard. Applicants must like a challenge, respond well to the demands of a very busy department, have good communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace in a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have the chance to be involved in supporting the patient journey within the new Childrens ED/joint UTC opening in 2026, including the possible use of e-triage and streaming models.
The successful candidates main responsibilities would be managing the triage flow within the department, adhering to the 15 minute triage wait and initiating rapid triage when this wait exceeds the standard. The candidate would also be expected to complete the Manchester Triage train the trainer study to support the Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to train and supervise junior staff in completing triage competencies.
Any applicants would need to have extensive Childrens ED experience and evidence of being a role model to junior members of the nursing team. Any applicants should also be IRMER and X-ray trained, rapid triage competent, be able to supply PGDs and be willing to complete training to complete nurse led discharge from triage competencies.
Any candidates not fulfilling all of the above requirements would need to work as a Band 6 until competencies are complete. Support would be provided to complete these competencies within three months of starting in post depending on experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child / RSCN
- Specialist A&E module at degree level or equivalent.
- Studying to degree level in Nursing
- Evidence of competency in a range of expanded roles (wound closure, PGD, POP,
- Act as mentor & sign off mentor
Desirable
- Degree
- Able to cannulate & venepuncture.
- APLS Provider
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience since qualifying.
- Significant experience of working with children in an Emergency department
- Ability to document legibly and Precisely
- Previous management & leadership experience.
Desirable
- Experience in Research / clinical trials.
- Experience in working autonomously.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child / RSCN
- Specialist A&E module at degree level or equivalent.
- Studying to degree level in Nursing
- Evidence of competency in a range of expanded roles (wound closure, PGD, POP,
- Act as mentor & sign off mentor
Desirable
- Degree
- Able to cannulate & venepuncture.
- APLS Provider
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience since qualifying.
- Significant experience of working with children in an Emergency department
- Ability to document legibly and Precisely
- Previous management & leadership experience.
Desirable
- Experience in Research / clinical trials.
- Experience in working autonomously.
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.
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.
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).
