Registered Nurse - Childrens Emergency Department

We have an exceptionally supportive team and we provide a tailor made induction unique to your individual needs. We offer new nurses to the department up to 6 weeks supernumery which will include a one week induction programme that ensures all you clinical competencies are up to date.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Qualifications

Essential: - Current NMC registration

Experience

Essential: - Worked in emergency care or equivalent; - Worked in fast-paced, high- pressure emergency setting with fluctuating patient demands

Skills

Essential: - Ability to work under pressure; - Strong skills in clinical documentation, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records

Desirable: - Mentor to junior staff; - Proficient in performing paediatric- specific clinical procedures such as cannulation and venepuncture

Knowledge

Essential: - Ability to identify and escalate safeguarding problems appropriately

Desirable: - Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and protocols