Children's Staff Nurse

Natalie Tunney and Lynette Reeder - Ward Managers - 01924 542448 Natalie.tunney@nhs.net and Lynette.reeder@nhs.net About The Role Join us at an exciting time in Children's Services, where we're expanding our team and offering several fantastic opportunities across our department! We're recruiting for roles that may be based within our Core Day Surgery Team (Monday to Friday), our dynamic Children's Ward, or with the option to rotate into our Level 2 High Dependency Unitgiving you the chance to shape a role that truly fits your passions and career goals. Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced, structured environment of day surgery, the varied and family-focused care on the children's ward, or the challenge and reward of developing enhanced skills within our HDU, you'll be welcomed into a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care. Across all areas, you'll play a vital part in caring for children and their families during key moments of their healthcare journey. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences, supported by colleagues who value teamwork, professional growth, and continuous development. Main duties

• Provide high-quality, family-centred care to children and young people across one of our core areas: Day Surgery, Children's Ward, or Level 2 HDU (depending on post offered).
• Support children through the perioperative pathway in Day Surgery, including admission, pre-op preparation, post-op recovery, and safe discharge.
• Deliver safe, effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in line with Trust policies and national standards.
• Monitor and respond to the clinical condition of children, escalating concerns appropriately and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications safely, recognising and reporting any deviations, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide emotional support and clear communication to children and families, promoting a positive experience and involving them in care decisions.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and risk management at all times.
• Participate in clinical skills development relevant to the areathis may include enhanced monitoring and interventions when rotating into Level 2 HDU.
• Contribute to creating a safe, organised, and child-friendly environment, ensuring equipment is checked, safe, and used appropriately.
• Engage in continuing professional development, attending training, simulation, and reflective learning opportunities as required.
• Support service improvement initiatives and quality audits to enhance patient outcomes and the experience of children and their families. Key Requirements
• Registered Children's Nurse (RNC / RSCN) or equivalent qualification, with valid NMC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people in an acute hospital or community setting.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognise and escalate deterioration promptly.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support, reassure, and engage children and families effectively.
• Ability to work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe and coordinated care.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safeguarding, infection control, and patient safety.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
• Willingness to develop new skills relevant to the allocated area, including enhanced competencies for those rotating into Level 2 HDU.
• A compassionate, calm, and resilient approach, particularly when supporting children and families during stressful or emotionally challenging situations.
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and participating in training and quality improvement initiatives. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application Guidance We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our Benefits
• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our .