Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

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 between the ages of 0-17 with varying needs ranging from minor injuries and illnesses to trauma and resus.

We have a local and national reputation for delivering a consistently high standard of clinical care, which we are extremely proud of. We believe in part that it is due to the focus on the training and development that we offer to our staff.

With a dedicated practice development lead and staff nurse development programme providing you support in learning and developing key areas such as emergency nurse skills, plastering, minor injury assessment and paediatric life support.

Alongside we offer both internal and external opportunities to develop leadership skills, ED specialist course and departmental SIM.

Main duties of the job

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

The fast-paced environment of Paediatrics ED means our staff have to be adaptable in adjusting their priorities as patient and department needs change rapidly. We are looking for motivated and flexible nurses that are able to adapt to this ever-changing environment, whilst keeping patient safety and compassion at the forefront of everything they do.

Please note: you must have current (or pending) UK NMC registration.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-KMU229

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RNC)
Current (or pending) NMC registration

Desirable

APLS or equivalent
Module in emergency care

Experience

Essential

Ideally some post registration nursing experience. Would consider newly qualified based on experience/interview.

Desirable

Emergency Department and/or acute care experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
IT literate
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively prioritise and time manage

Desirable

Knowledge of EPR systems
SLIP or equivalent mentorship course

Special Requirements

Essential

Flexible approach to working including working unsociable hours reflective to departmental requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RNC)
Current (or pending) NMC registration

Desirable

APLS or equivalent
Module in emergency care

Experience

Essential

Ideally some post registration nursing experience. Would consider newly qualified based on experience/interview.

Desirable

Emergency Department and/or acute care experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
IT literate
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively prioritise and time manage

Desirable

Knowledge of EPR systems
SLIP or equivalent mentorship course

Special Requirements

Essential

Flexible approach to working including working unsociable hours reflective to departmental requirements

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)