Job summary The role of the band 6 Paediatric Nurse is to support, contribute to the leadership and the management of the Paediatric Unit within the Emergency Department. The band 6 Paediatric Nurse will support the Senior Nursing Team in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure that continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved. To communicate effectively with the ED/Paediatric team, Clinical teams, Matrons, and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Paediatric Emergency Medicine experience is required with evidence of professional development to ensure competence in line with the RCN's competency framework for Emergency Nursing. Main duties of the job Working within emergency departments covering two sites, current attendances reflective of over 500 patients daily. Daily management of the paediatric department working simultaneously with the Nurse in Charge and also the Paediatric assessment unit and inpatient ward. Ensuring safe and effective care provided to patients and their families provided in a timely manner. About us We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza. We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first. Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 372-MED2430 Job locations Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Huddersfield HD3 3EA Job description Job responsibilities The key areas within this role will be to assist the Paediatric ED lead Nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services and to provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff.There will be an expectation that you can deputise for paediatric lead nurse in their absence, with this role you will also be expected to take a lead on clinical practice issues.You will be required to work a 24/7 rotational shift pattern of days, nights and twilights. Job description Job responsibilities The key areas within this role will be to assist the Paediatric ED lead Nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services and to provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff.There will be an expectation that you can deputise for paediatric lead nurse in their absence, with this role you will also be expected to take a lead on clinical practice issues.You will be required to work a 24/7 rotational shift pattern of days, nights and twilights. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential First Level Registration Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification Post registration education in relevant specialty Mentorship Experience Desirable Recruitment and selection Other Post Basic Qualification - Paediatric related Working towards appropriate degree APLS Knowledge, experience & expertise Essential Significant experience as a band 5 within a Paediatric Emergency Department Knowledge of future provision of services Knowledge of Electronic patient record Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages and databases, e.g., Microsoft Office Desirable Conducting appraisals Communication & relationships Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working Works within budgetary parameters Ability to work as part of a team Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential First Level Registration Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification Post registration education in relevant specialty Mentorship Experience Desirable Recruitment and selection Other Post Basic Qualification - Paediatric related Working towards appropriate degree APLS Knowledge, experience & expertise Essential Significant experience as a band 5 within a Paediatric Emergency Department Knowledge of future provision of services Knowledge of Electronic patient record Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages and databases, e.g., Microsoft Office Desirable Conducting appraisals Communication & relationships Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working Works within budgetary parameters Ability to work as part of a team 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. 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. 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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Huddersfield HD3 3EA Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Huddersfield HD3 3EA Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, HD3 3EA Huddersfield, United Kingdom