Paediatric Staff Nurse Emergency department

Job summary

We are currently recruiting a Band 5 Paediatric nurse, to work within our Paediatric Emergency Department. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual committed to excellent patient experience and care, to join our team.

We have a 24 hour paediatric ED, located within the main adult ED department.

We encourage staff to develop both clinically and managerially and we provide a comprehensive induction program, preceptorship and in-house training.

If you are looking to work within a friendly, dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues then this is the place to be. Good communication skills and a positive approach to work are essential.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of WHH Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
• To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care
• In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients
• To contribute towards developing and maintain a suitable and stimulating learning and environment

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.