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Prif leoliad
Women's and Children's Services
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 34.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
360-D-11675-A
Cyflogwr
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
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Watford General Hospital
Tref
Watford
Cyflog
£41,957 - £50,387 pa pro rata inc. HCA
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20/09/2026 23:59

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Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Children's Emergency Department

Band 6

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in our Children’s Emergency Department at Watford General Hospital.  We have a part time opportunity for 34.5 hours per week. 

The Children's Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 20,000 attendances a year across our Children’s Emergency and urgent care pathways. It has a dedicated 2 bedded 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. There is also support from the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse clinical Band 7s within the department. 

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

 We are seeking an experienced paediatric ED 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.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team. Support the management of paediatric patient flow out of CED.

 The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the department, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national standards and local policy.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
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.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

On a shift-by-shift basis co-ordinate appropriate staffing across Children's Emergency Department and Paediatrics. Work collaboratively with all nursing and medical teams in the department and paediatric inpatient areas. The post holder should have previous experience of working in a busy and fast paced ED environment, have the ability to communicate with different teams and continually adapt to a changing environment.

Post holder would take on link role responsibility dependant on personal preferences (trauma, bereavement, risk assessment & audit and student mentoring and support).

Manyleb y person

Education

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • RSCN/RN CHILD
  • Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Degree in Children’s Nursing

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Have undertaken APLS or willingness to undertake within 3 months
  • Knowledge of Child protection issues
  • An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous experience in emergency nursing
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Supervision of junior staff and interest in teaching

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Committed to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerStep into health

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Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
April Faruqui
Teitl y swydd
Senior Sister/CED Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01923 217564

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Cyfeiriad
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Rhif ffôn
01442 365233
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