Band 7 Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department.

If successful, you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the paediatric emergency department (ED) environment andpatient care during a shift, including the coordination of staff and resources. You will be allocated your own team who will be expected to oversee and undertake managerial roles included but not limited to appraisals and sickness.

You will support your colleagues and work as the Nurse in Charge/ shift co-ordinator to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, holistic care, while maintaining effective patient flow. This will require clear communication and close collaboration with other areas across the paediatric directorate.

You will uphold professional and clinical standards at all times, acting as a positive role model and supporting the development of others within theteam.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Leadership qualification

Experience

Desirable: - CVC Access; - Plastering/ Wound closure/ Cannulation and Phlebotomy; - Experience/ awareness of staff management

Knowledge