Paediatric Senior Staff NurseBand 6

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse for its Children's Emergency Department in Surrey. This role involves delivering high-quality emergency care, supervising junior staff, and engaging in professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to advocating for children and providing excellent patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Paediatric Staff Nurse required.
• Registered with the relevant nursing council.
• Experience in emergency nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children in the Emergency Department.
• Supervise and educate nursing and medical students.
• Promote safe clinical practice and patient experience.

Skills

Evidence-based assessment

Emergency Nursing skills

Supervision and education

Health promotion

Advocacy

Job description

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Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse Band 6, Surrey

Client:

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 Paediatric Senior Staff Nurses to join our Children's Emergency Departments at Epsom.

Our team provides 24-hour paediatric emergency care in our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department, caring for children with acute and urgent physical and mental health needs, as well as complex and long-term conditions.

The teams include dedicated paediatric advanced care practitioners and are supported by the Trust Paediatric Nursing and Medical Teams, as well as our Emergency Department colleagues. There are opportunities for professional development, including access to Trust-wide paediatric simulation courses.

Paediatric services at Epsom General Hospital include our acute paediatric ward, medical day units, children’s outpatients, and a Level 1 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Service. We also have a dedicated paediatric psychiatric liaison service, over 25 paediatric specialist nurses, two community children’s nurses, and a specialist children’s safeguarding team, offering opportunities to develop your skills in various areas alongside emergency nursing.

Paed ED now has its own new dedicated Practice Educator for Paediatric ED to support existing and new nurses in acquiring necessary skills.

Main duties of the job

• Provide evidence-based, high-quality assessment and care to children and their families attending the Emergency Department.
• Supervise, support, and educate other team members, including nursing and medical students.
• Develop and maintain advanced Emergency Nursing skills.
• Advise on health promotion and prevention of illness/injury.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience.
• Promote and implement trust policies and organizational objectives.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group serve a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, a major trauma centre and the largest healthcare provider in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Our collaboration as a hospitals group since 2021 aims to enhance research, education, and workforce development.

Additional information

Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification for more details about this role.