Are you an experienced and motivated paediatric nurse looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 7 Paediatric Clinical Nurse to join our dynamic Children's Emergency Department team.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert clinical leadership within a fast-paced and rewarding environment, delivering high-quality, child- and family-centred emergency care. You will support the day-to-day operational management of the department, act as a clinical role model, and contribute to the development of nursing practice, education, and service improvement.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in paediatric emergency or acute children's nursing, excellent clinical decision-making skills, and a passion for supporting and developing others. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for children and young people presenting with a wide range of emergency conditions.
In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for leadership and professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families every day.
If you are committed to excellence, thrive under pressure, and are ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.
As a Band 7 Paediatric Clinical Nurse, you will provide visible clinical leadership and expert nursing care within the Children's Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to children, young people, and their families.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing expert clinical assessment, decision-making, and management of children and young people presenting with acute illness, injury, and emergencies.
Acting as a clinical leader and role model, promoting evidence-based practice and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Supporting the operational management of the department, including coordinating patient flow, allocating staff, and responding to changing service demands.
Leading and supporting the nursing team during each shift, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective delegation of care.
Supervising, mentoring, and developing registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers, and student nurses through teaching, coaching, and appraisal.
Ensuring compliance with national standards, professional guidance, Trust policies, and safeguarding procedures.
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless, child- and family-centred care.
Leading on quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit, and service development to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
Supporting the investigation and learning from incidents, complaints, and patient feedback, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Promoting effective communication with children, young people, families, and colleagues, ensuring compassionate and inclusive care.
Maintaining clinical competence in paediatric emergency nursing and supporting the implementation of new evidence, guidelines, and innovations into practice.
Acting as a resource for the wider team, providing specialist advice and supporting escalation of deteriorating patient,
The post holder will be expected to participate in the department's 24-hour, 7-day service, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
