Paediatric Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency DepartmentBand 5

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Band 5 Paediatric Nurses to join their Children's Emergency Department. This role offers the chance to provide essential emergency care to children while being part of a supportive team that values professional development. With opportunities for training and skill enhancement, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to young patients. If you are passionate about pediatric nursing and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration specializing in child care.
• Experience in acute, chronic, and emergency pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and care to children in the Emergency Department.
• Supervise and educate team members, including nursing students.
• Advocate for children and families, ensuring safe clinical practice.

Skills

Communication Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Self-awareness and Reflective Practice

Education

RN Child with NMC Registration

Degree in Relevant Health Subject

Job description

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Paediatric Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department Band 5, Surrey

Client:

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f06814739e25

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Paediatric 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 team includes dedicated paediatric advanced care practitioners and is supported by the Trust's Paediatric Nursing and Medical Teams, along with Emergency Department colleagues. There are opportunities for professional development, including access to our Trust-wide paediatric simulation courses.

Paediatric services at Epsom General Hospital include our acute paediatric ward, medical day units, and children’s outpatient services. We also host a Level 1 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Service, a paediatric psychiatric liaison service, over 25 paediatric specialist nurses, two community children’s nurses, and a specialist children’s safeguarding team. These offer opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills across various areas, complementing your emergency nursing skills.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• 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 effectively.

Working for our organization

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 center and the largest healthcare provider 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). Since becoming a hospitals group in 2021, our two Trusts collaborate more closely on research, development, education, and training for our 17,000 staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RN Child with NMC registration

Desirable criteria

• Degree in relevant health subject

Experience

Essential criteria

• Prioritizing and organizing workload, delegating and supervising tasks appropriately.
• Analyzing, resolving issues, and making sound judgments on clinical issues using initiative while being aware of own limits.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship, teaching, and assessing experience.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Acute, chronic, and emergency paediatric care.
• Safeguarding children and young people within the Emergency Department.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Caring and compassionate towards patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and work under pressure.
• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Evidence of self-awareness and reflective practice.

Your application: Ensure your supporting statement reflects the job description and person specification, as your application will be scored against these criteria.

References: Provide 3 years of employment/educational history. Use professional email addresses; personal emails like Hotmail or Gmail are not accepted. If invited to interview and unable to provide a professional email, inform the interviewers to avoid delays.

Closing date: The Trust may expire vacancies early once sufficient applications are received.

Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/SMS. Check your registered email regularly.

DBS: As this role involves access to children or vulnerable adults, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. All employees are responsible for safeguarding and understanding role-specific duties.

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