Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Paediatric/Childrens

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a Registered or Student Paediatric Nurse with a passion for emergency nursing? If so, an opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Paediatric Nurses to join our supportive team in the Children & Young People's Area in the Emergency Department.

We are a separate area that sees and cares for children until the age of 16, and have a dedicated paediatric resuscitation bay. You will see and assess a range of injuries, illnesses and critically unwell children.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated registered children's nurses to work within our team, and provide a range of training to support you in your nursing journey.

Why Join Us?

  • Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a dynamic setting where you can deliver safe and efficient care to children and their families.
  • Innovative and High-Performing: Be part of an Emergency Department that excels in all quality indicators, including the 4-hour performance target.
  • Dedicated Paediatric Area: Work in a separate paediatric section designed to provide a comforting and secure environment for young patients.
  • Training and Development: Take advantage of a wide range of training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

If you're ready to rise to the challenge and make a difference in the lives of children and their families, we want you on our team. Join us and be part of a department that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

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Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

214-UEC-7707478

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To apply for this post you must hold a paediatric registration or be working towards one.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To apply for this post you must hold a paediatric registration or be working towards one.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
  • Effective organisation abilities, supervisory skills,

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse - Paediatric/Children's

Further Training

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal and professional development

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working an acute trauma related environment

Contractual

Essential

  • Regular attendance
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Involve unsociable hours
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
  • Effective organisation abilities, supervisory skills,

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse - Paediatric/Children's

Further Training

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal and professional development

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working an acute trauma related environment

Contractual

Essential

  • Regular attendance
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Involve unsociable hours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Lead Nurse

Emma Hanson

emma.hanson10@nhs.net

01623622515

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

214-UEC-7707478

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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