Registered Nurse – Paediatric Emergency Department

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Paediatric Emergency Department nurse for Weston General Hospital. The role focuses on acute paediatric care within a dynamic ED team, requiring registered status with the NMC and a drive for professional development.

The post offers a supportive multi-disciplinary environment, opportunities for training, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and patient safety. Flexible working options may be discussed at application.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse (RN Child/RSCN) or dual-qualified Registered Nurse (Child and Adult).
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Willingness to undertake relevant post-registration study and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patient carers and the MDT.
• Provide accurate timely records of care and treatment per policy and NMC standards.
• Work within Trust Nursing policies and professional boundaries.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Communication skills

Resuscitation training

Teaching/supervising students

Education

Registered Nurse (RN Child) or dual-qualified RN (Child & Adult)

NMC registration

Job description

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Weston General Hospital Town Weston-super-Mare Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Registered Nurse – Paediatric Emergency Department

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
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Job overview

Join Our Emergency Department Team at Weston General Hospital!

Are you a passionatePaediatric Nurse or Dual-Trained (Adult & Child) Registered Nurse looking to make a real impact in emergency care? We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to join our dynamic and supportive Emergency Department team.

Why Choose Weston General Hospital?

Situated in the heart of Weston-Super-Mare, Weston General Hospital is a vital part of our community. With a patient-first approach, we take pride in delivering exceptional emergency care to those in need. As a Band 5 nurse in our Emergency Department, you’ll be at the forefront of acute care, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment.

When you join our team at BFT, you will:

• Work alongside a talented multi-disciplinary team
• Benefit from a Practice Development Nurse
• Gain opportunities for further training, research roles and promotion
• Work in a dynamic Emergency Department where wellbeing and your development is our priority
• Join a forward-thinking and innovative team – BFT is the birthplace of the ‘Patient Safety checklist’

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patient carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
• Provide accurate timely contemporary records of care and treatment in line with BFT record keeping policy and NMC
• Work within Trust Nursing policies and procedures and professional boundaries undertake all appropriate aspects of Nursing Care required including specific relevant clinical skills gained following appropriate training instruction.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients: Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
• Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infections.
• Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALS where appropriate.
• Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Education & Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse (RN Child/RSCN) or dual-qualified Registered Nurse (Child and Adult)
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Willingness to undertake relevant post-registration study and professional development appropriate to the role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the care of infants, children and young people within an acute hospital environment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with children, young people, parents, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to calculate and administer medicines and fluids safely and accurately
• Teaching and supervisory skills appropriate to supporting students, learners and junior colleagues
• Appropriate computer and digital literacy skills
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and patient safety responsibilities

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience gained within an acute hospital environment, including relevant pre-registration clinical experience
• Evidence of an interest in paediatric emergency or acute care
• Previous experience within an Emergency Department or acute paediatric setting
• Experience of taking charge of or coordinating a clinical area
• Experience of teaching, supporting or supervising students or colleagues
• Experience or training in resuscitation and/or triage

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.