Paediatric Staff Nurse Outpatient

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a dynamic Paediatric Staff Nurse for the outpatient team at the Cove Children's clinic. The role involves providing direct patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting families. With essential band five experience, candidates with good communication skills and keen interest in child care are encouraged to apply. The position offers a salary between £31,049 and £37,796 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Band five experience is essential in order to meet the needs of the service.
• If 6/12 qualified able to take on induction of new staff, N/A support and act as Associate Practice facilitator.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care for patients and their families attending The Cove Children's Clinic.
• Recognise any signs or deviations from the norm.
• Give clear and accurate verbal and written reports.
• Maintain a safe and child-friendly environment.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Basic IT skills

Flexible

Dependable

Motivated

Forward thinking

Education

RSCN/RN Child or equivalent

Registered Nurse level 1

Working as a band 5 in a clinical area

Job description

Paediatric Staff Nurse Outpatient

The closing date is 28 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the outpatient paediatric team at the Cove Children clinic, within the James Paget team.

You will be working in the Cove clinic to provide direct patient care without supervision.

To maintain Health and Safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team liaising/communicating as necessary and supervising support staff.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who has a variety of experience working with children and all age ranges.

We are looking for someone who is keen to learn and is interested in developing services within the outpatient clinic.

Band five experience is essential in order to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Able to provide holistic care for patients and their families attending The Cove Children's Clinic and other Children's Outpatient Services.

Recognise any signs or deviations from the norm.

Give clear and accurate verbal and written reports.

Knowledge of "Family Centred Care".

To maintain a safe and child friendly environment. Have knowledge of:

• Paediatric resuscitation
• Following infection control procedure

Attend clinic supervision session planned by the senior sister.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• If 6/12 qualified able to take on induction of new staff, N/A support and act as Associate Practice facilitator

Educational and qualifications

• RSCN/RN Child or equivalent
• Registered Nurse level 1
• Working as a band 5 in a clinical area

Skills Abilities and competencies

• Flexible
• Dependable
• Motivated
• Forward thinking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata