Paediatric Staff Nurse | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse to join its Children's Emergency Department. The role involves providing high-quality care to paediatric patients and supporting nursing students. Ideal candidates should possess a nursing qualification and relevant experience. This position supports ongoing professional development and advancement within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Dedicated Practice Educator

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the UK with appropriate qualifications.
• Experience in paediatric or emergency care is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and care to children and families.
• Supervise and educate nursing and medical students.
• Develop advanced Emergency Nursing skills.
• Promote health and prevent illness/injury.
• Advocate for children's needs.
• Ensure safe clinical practice.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Supervision and support

Health promotion advocacy

Advanced Emergency Nursing skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Band 5 Paediatric Nurses

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in emergency care? Join our dedicated Children's Emergency Department team at Epsom General Hospital, where we provide 24-hour paediatric emergency care in a supportive and innovative environment.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Care: Deliver care for children with acute and urgent physical or mental health needs, as well as complex and long-term conditions, in our purpose-built Paediatric Emergency Department.
• Expert Teams: Work alongside dedicated paediatric advanced care practitioners, Trust-wide Paediatric Nursing and Medical Teams, and supportive Emergency Department colleagues.
• Development Opportunities: Advance your skills through Trust-wide paediatric simulation courses and access to training tailored to your professional growth.

Explore Diverse Paediatric Services

• Acute Paediatric Ward: Focused care for children with urgent needs.
• Medical Day Units and Outpatients: Flexible options for ongoing treatments.
• Level 1 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Service: Providing specialized oncology care.
• Dedicated Psychiatric Liaison Service: Supporting mental health needs.

Additionally, you’ll join a wider team of over 25 paediatric specialist nurses, community children’s nurses, and safeguarding specialists—opening doors to broaden your expertise across various paediatric disciplines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure the promotion and implementation of trust policies and the effective delivery of organisational objectives.

Dedicated Support for Your Growth

Our Paediatric ED now has a new, dedicated Practice Educator to support both new and experienced nurses in developing the specific skills needed for success in the Paediatric Emergency Department.

We have recently increased our B6 establishment, to support junior nurses in the department.

Take the next step in your nursing career and join a team that’s committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting your professional journey. Let’s make a difference together!

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

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

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025.