Our Nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust. This opportunity is for paediatric nurses to join our emergency department, based at Musgrove Park in Taunton. As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you so choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make. We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available. You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team. Main duties of the job
As a Paediatric Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will: Provide high-quality care to paediatric patients in emergency situations. Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care for children of all ages. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, healthcare assistants, and specialists. Ensure family-centered care is provided and offer emotional support to parents and guardians. Participate in the assessment and management of acutely ill and injured children. Be part of a supportive, professional, and passionate team committed to delivering the best outcomes for paediatric patients. Contribute to continuous improvement and participate in clinical audits and training. About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life. NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security. Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax. A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential. Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Royal College of Nursing Diploma and working towards or willing to work towards degree level. Teaching/Mentorship Qualification. Experience
Emergency Department-focused skills. Additional Criteria
Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Empathy when giving sensitive information. Influencing and persuasion skills. Confident and able to relate to staff, patients and relatives in a professional manner relevant to the environment. Aware of accountability for own professional actions. Maintain NMC registration by undertaking minimum clinical hours and work within the NMC code of professional conduct. 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.
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