Job summary The Paediatric Emergency Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is in a busy district general hospital seeing over 27,500 children per year. Following the move to a newly built and developed dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department with a HDU Room, there are lots of exciting opportunities for learning and developing your skills. We are looking to welcome registered nurses to our Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) team. Our successful applicants will benefit from the internal and external courses and the support of our senior team and our two practice development nurses. Courses include paediatric life support courses and trauma training. Main duties of the job To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently. To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron. Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff. Participate in clinical training including teaching and supervision of new staff, unqualified staff and student nurses in the ward environment. Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety. For further detail please refer to attached Job Description About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 418-MED9854-JB Job locations Luton & Dunstable University NHS Trust Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary (please see attached Job Description for further information) *To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager. *To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients *To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients. Please see detailed Job Description attached. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary (please see attached Job Description for further information) *To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager. *To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients *To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients. Please see detailed Job Description attached. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Children's Nurse and has current live PIN on NMC register. Evidence of recent and continuing professional development. Teaching/assessment qualification Desirable Diploma or Degree level study. Relevant clinical course EPALS EXPERIENCE Essential Post registration experience in Paediatric Nursing Experience of leading the Ward/Unit and ensuring high quality care is delivered Experience of completing & supporting with audits Desirable Experience with appraisals Experience of supporting a new starter/students Experience of Datix and complaints management SKILLS Essential Demonstrates skills in leaderships & management Intravenous medications Desirable Cannulation & Venepuncture Understanding for managing early stages of capability, conduct & sickness absence Interview skills Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Children's Nurse and has current live PIN on NMC register. Evidence of recent and continuing professional development. Teaching/assessment qualification Desirable Diploma or Degree level study. Relevant clinical course EPALS EXPERIENCE Essential Post registration experience in Paediatric Nursing Experience of leading the Ward/Unit and ensuring high quality care is delivered Experience of completing & supporting with audits Desirable Experience with appraisals Experience of supporting a new starter/students Experience of Datix and complaints management SKILLS Essential Demonstrates skills in leaderships & management Intravenous medications Desirable Cannulation & Venepuncture Understanding for managing early stages of capability, conduct & sickness absence Interview skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable University NHS Trust Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable University NHS Trust Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Luton & Dunstable University NHS Trust, Lewsey Road, LU4 0DZ Luton, United Kingdom