Job Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Children's Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in emergency care? The Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital is expanding and we'd love to welcome you to our team.



In July 2023, we moved into a newly developed Paediatric ED, featuring a dedicated Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) room and a CAMHS room, located adjacent to our Adult ED. This modern environment supports high-quality care and a collaborative working culture.

What We Offer



A supportive and experienced senior team and practice development nurses

Access to internal and external training courses, including:

Paediatric Life Support



ED-focused training for minor injuries and trauma



The CAKES course (Children's Assessment Knowledge Examination Skills), developed in-house to support the assessment and management of sick children



A strong track record of nurse development and progression, including:



Newly qualified preceptorship programmes



Opportunities for internal promotion



No Emergency Experience? No Problem!



We welcome applications from nurses without emergency care experience. You'll receive full support to build confidence in assessing, recognising, and managing sick children in an emergency setting.

Who We're Looking For



NMC-registered Children's Nurses



Enthusiastic individuals with a commitment to delivering high-quality care



Team players who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment



Professional Responsibilities

Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of

programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.

To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards. Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety. Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are

administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.

Be aware of the principles of infection control. Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries. To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration , training if required.

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.



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.



The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development with in the department / ward environment.



Please see detailed attached.