Paediatric Band 5 Staff Nurses

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Paediatric Nurse to join their established nursing team in the Emergency Department. This role involves providing round-the-clock paediatric nursing care to children with various health needs in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be a Registered Paediatric Nurse or a Student Nurse passionate about paediatric care. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities within a modern department focused on teamwork.

Benefits

Professional development programmes

Clinical supervision and mentorship

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective paediatric nursing care to patients presenting with a variety of health care needs in a busy emergency department.

Skills

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Interest in paediatric care

Job description

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Additionally, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. With more than 7,000 employees from 68 different countries, we welcome and encourage applications from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as reservists and veterans seeking a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS. Flexible working arrangements—such as part‑time, self‑rostering, compressed, annualised, term‑time, reverse term‑time and flexitime—are available to help staff maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Role Overview

Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department to provide a 24‑hour paediatric nursing service. This fully rotational post involves a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective paediatric nursing care to patients presenting with a variety of health care needs in a busy emergency department.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.

What We Offer

• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own tailored programmes.
• Clinical supervision, preceptorship and mentorship.
• Team working in all areas of the department.

Additional Information

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on the level of check—Basic, Standard or Enhanced—the cost is £25.50, £25.50 or £53.50, respectively. You will be required to repay the cost on appointment; the amount may be deducted from your salary over 1–3 months or paid as a one‑off at commencement. You can also choose to register for the DBS Update Service, an annual fee of £16 that eliminates the need for repeated disclosures. If you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the DBS cost. DBS checks remain free for volunteer positions.

In line with national NHS guidelines, this Trust operates a strict non‑smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time, nor take smoking breaks during working hours.

For an informal discussion or visit, contact Tara Hassett, Matron.