Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Children''s Emergency DepartmentWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Emergency Department nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the department, meeting the needs of all our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care.

The Children’s Emergency Department (CED) is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years with approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Children’s Emergency and urgent care pathways. It has a dedicated 2-bed resuscitation area within the department and is part of the major trauma network. CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours. There is also an urgent treatment centre on site. We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner service, with support from the senior sister/charge nurse clinical band 7s.

There is a vast opportunity for support and development within our service. Our Paediatric Practice Education team are dedicated to aiding your competencies within paediatrics.

Responsibilities

Provide high standards of individualised care to patients, acting as a clinical role model.

Support the Unit Manager in driving quality care provision forward and maintain standards of cleanliness in the clinical area in partnership with the Unit Manager.

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Unit Manager in their absence.

On a shift-by-shift basis, coordinate appropriate staffing across the Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

Work collaboratively with all nursing and medical teams in the department and paediatric inpatient areas.

Demonstrate the ability to work in a busy and fast-paced ED environment, communicate with different teams, and adapt to changing conditions.

Take on link role responsibilities dependant on personal preferences (trauma, bereavement, risk assessment and audit, and student mentoring and support).

About UsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is planning a new hospital and updating theatres, with a focus on services, digital healthcare, staff wellbeing, and development. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together; our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Details

Date posted: 21 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 per year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible

Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

Job DescriptionJob responsibilities include providing a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model, supporting the Unit Manager in driving quality care provision forward, and ensuring standards of cleanliness in the clinical area in partnership with the Unit Manager. You will provide clear clinical leadership to staff and deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.

Person SpecificationEducation

Essential: Appropriate NMC Registration

Desirable: Degree in Children’s Nursing

Knowledge

Essential: Have undertaken APLS or willingness to undertake within 3 months and maintain certification

Essential: Knowledge of Child protection issues

Essential: Level 3 safeguarding training

Essential: Understanding of paediatric care philosophy and Paediatric AandE

Desirable: Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents

Experience

Essential: Significant experience at Band 5 within a paediatric clinical acute environment

Essential: Previous experience in emergency nursing

Essential: Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the paediatric patient group

Desirable: Broad experience of children’s nursing

Disclosures and SponsorshipThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) and a Disclosure submission may be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registrations are required. See NHS Careers for details.

Application NotesWe reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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