Emergency Department - Nursing Associate - Peterborough

Job overview

Do you have a passion for caring for Children & Young People?  Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?  If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a qualified Nursing Associate who wants to specialise within Paediatric Emergency Care in a role which is based in our Children and Young People's Emergency Department.

Please note the current shift times are 7 days per week, 07:00-19:30, 19:00-07:00.

Main duties of the job

To assist / work alongside the nursing staff in providing and maintaining high standards of care to the children and their families attending the Children and Young Person’s Emergency Department.

Implement play and distraction for children receiving emergency care.

To ensure the emotional, social, physical and intellectual development needs of every child are met in liaison with other professional staff.

The post holder will work in support of registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. Supervision and teaching of Healthcare Assistants and Trainee Nursing Associates will be part of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding the role.