Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Sussexcommunity; Camberley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Paediatric Nurses for their Emergency Department. The role involves delivering child-centred care in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional development and training. Candidates must have current UK NMC registration and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• APLS or equivalent certification required.
• Module in emergency care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Working in a fast-paced paediatric ED environment.
• Maintaining patient safety and compassion.

Skills

Effective communication skills

IT literacy

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Knowledge of EPR systems

SLIP or equivalent mentorship course

Education

Registered Nurse (RNC)

APLS or equivalent

Module in emergency care

Job description

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Paediatric Nurses to join our supportive and forward-thinking team in delivering excellent, child-centred care.

Frimley Park Hospital's Paediatric Emergency Department currently sees almost 30,000 children per year aged 0-17, with needs ranging from minor injuries and illnesses to trauma and resus.

We have a local and national reputation for delivering a high standard of clinical care, which we are proud of. This success is partly due to our focus on staff training and development.

We offer a dedicated practice development lead and a staff nurse development programme to support learning in emergency nursing skills, plastering, minor injury assessment, and paediatric life support.

Additional opportunities include internal and external leadership development courses, ED specialist training, and departmental simulation (SIM).

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and care assistants, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

The paediatric ED environment is fast-paced; staff must be adaptable to changing priorities based on patient and department needs. We seek motivated, flexible nurses who can maintain patient safety and compassion in this dynamic setting.

Please note: you must have current UK NMC registration.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded Gold under the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide extensive development opportunities across professional, management, leadership, and clinical training.

We value work-life balance, which benefits staff and patients alike. We support flexible working arrangements to meet individual and service needs.

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Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNC)
• APLS or equivalent
• Module in emergency care

Experience

• Ideally some post-registration nursing experience; newly qualified nurses will be considered based on experience and interview.

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• IT literacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Knowledge of EPR systems
• SLIP or equivalent mentorship course

Special Requirements

• Flexible approach to working hours, including unsociable hours as required by the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be conducted to verify no previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £31,469 to £38,308 per annum, including HCAS