The closing date is 27 May 2025
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata
Job summary
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM
Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Children’s Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to shape paediatric emergency care?
Our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Nursing (PEN) team is growing, and we’re seeking enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to play a vital role in providing exceptional care to children attending the Emergency Care Centre (ECC) at Scunthorpe General Hospital.
Imagine:
- Being at the forefront of paediatric emergency care: Working closely with our Paediatric Assessment Units (PAU) and providing crucial in-reach support within the ECC.
- Collaborating with a supportive multi-disciplinary team: Partnering with PAU nurses, ECC staff, medical professionals, and safeguarding experts to ensure a joined-up approach to care.
- Championing safe and effective care, 24/7: Contributing to a service that prioritizes the well-being of children around the clock.
- Making a tangible impact on patient journeys: Ensuring timely discharge or seamless transfer to the appropriate care setting.
- Investing in your professional growth: Learning from experienced colleagues and developing the competencies of all ECC nurses.
- Becoming a respected role model: Leading by example and fostering positive patient experiences.
Main duties of the job
What you’ll be doing:
As a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse in our PEN team, you will:
- Provide high-quality, child-centered care to patients and their families within the ECC.
- Act as a vital link between the ECC and PAU, ensuring seamless care transitions.
- Be a strong advocate for acutely unwell children and their carers.
- Demonstrate kindness, respect, and the courage to challenge practice to meet the unique needs of children.
- Contribute to a “flying squad” model, bringing paediatric expertise directly to the ECC.
What we’re looking for:
- A Registered Children’s Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of post-registration nursing experience.
- A passion for providing excellent care to children in an emergency setting.
- A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- (Desirable) Experience working with children in an ECC and/or Paediatric Assessment Unit (full training provided for minor injuries).
Your Work-Life Balance Matters:
Our service currently operates between 08:00 and 23:00, with shift patterns designed to support your well-being: 08:00 to 20:30 and 10:30 to 23:00 (11.5-hour shifts with a 1-hour unpaid break). We ensure you won’t be scheduled for consecutive late and early shifts.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Sick Children’s Nurse/RN(Child) currently validated on the NMC register
Desirable
- oFirst Level degree (HEI 6)
- oRelevant specialist post basic education e.g A&E Course,
- oAdvanced Paediatric Life Support provider
Occuptional Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working on own and as part of a team
- oEvidence of commitment to personal development
- o Minimum of 1 year post registration working in paediatrics
Desirable
- oPrevious ECC/PAU experience
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).