Paediatric A&E Nurse (Band 5) - Dynamic ED Role

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse for the Paediatric Emergency Department in London. The role requires working across a 24-hour rota, with full-time or part-time hours and a salary in the NHS Band 5 pay scale.

The post supports a diverse patient group from minor illnesses to major trauma, offering development in emergency paediatric nursing within a busy acute setting. Prior paediatric post-registration experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with paediatric post-registration experience or adult trained with paediatric experience.
• Post-registration nursing experience in acute paediatric care is required.
• Mandatory competencies include venepuncture and IV drug administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to children and young people in the Emergency Department.
• Support team to maintain best practice and patient safety.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff as competencies develop.
• Share in management of the department and rota.
• Deliver care in line with hospital policies and guidelines.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Venepuncture

IV drug administration

Post-registration experience

Education

NMC registered nurse (Paediatric) or adult trained with paediatric experience

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse for the Paediatric Emergency Department in London. The role requires working across a 24-hour rota, with full-time or part-time hours and a salary in the NHS Band 5 pay scale.

The post supports a diverse patient group from minor illnesses to major trauma, offering development in emergency paediatric nursing within a busy acute setting. Prior paediatric post-registration experience is essential.