Paediatric Junior Sister | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Epsom is seeking a Paediatric Junior Sister to join their team. This Band 6 role offers the opportunity to lead clinical practices in the Paediatric Emergency Department, supervise other team members, and engage in professional development courses. Ideal candidates will have experience in paediatric nursing and a commitment to high standards of care. The closing date for applications is 8 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Experience in paediatric nursing or emergency department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for professional standards of practice.
• Undertake the nurse in charge role for the department.
• Supervise and educate team members.

Job description

Overview

Paediatric Junior Sister - Band 6
Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join our welcoming team at St Helier/Epsom General Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department as a Band 6 nurse. Due to our new skill mix increase and establishment enhancement, we are now looking forward to recruiting additional Band 6 roles alongside our existing Band 6s. This is a dynamic role with the opportunity to work across other Trust sites as needed. We offer Paediatric Crisis SIM courses, APLS training, Paediatric A+E courses and a variety of professional development opportunities. Plus, our dedicated Paediatric ED Practice Development Nurse is here to support you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• will be professionally accountable for their standards of professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines
• will undertake the nurse in charge role for the department
• will supervise, support and educate other team members, including nursing and medical students
• will ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience
• will ensure the promotion and implementation of trust policies and the effective delivery of organisational objectives
• will promote the Trusts’ visions, values and divisional objectives

About the Trust

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

Collaboration

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Additional Information

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.

Closing date

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025