Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse Emergency Department

The closing date is 05 May 2026

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, proactive and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within our busy Paediatric Emergency department.

As we continue to develop patient and family led services and expand nursing roles that reflect the on-going changes in emergency healthcare, we would like to invite you to be a part of the growing team.

Our new department at MMUH is a busy department that consists of 10 cubicles, 2 of which are dedicated to high dependency care, and 2 dedicated Paediatric Resus bays.

Our commitment to staff development is reflected in our supernumerary induction programme and mentorship package for all new staff, and a Band 5 competency programme. This is led by our dedicated Paediatric Professional Development Nurse, and supported through our Team Structure.

You will be supported through your journey, by our experienced Paediatric nursing team consisting of Band 7 clinical senior sisters/charge nurses, Band 6 sisters/chare nurses, and band 5 staff nurses.

If this post is for you, then we would welcome you to apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Paediatric Emergency Department.

To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children and their family/carers, the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.

In order to deliver the above, you will require a general understanding and knowledge of children's health needs including recent acute care experience. You may take responsibility for a specific area within the Emergency Department during a span of duty during absence of more senior staff.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7721401

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick / Birmingham

B66 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which includes essential criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which includes essential criteria.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in an Paediatric environment, with clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse
  • Competent in medication calculation and administration

Desirable

  • Relevant voluntary experience
  • Relevant clinical experience since registration
  • Working in a Paediatric Emergency Department

Qualifications

Essential

  • RCN (Child)
  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Speciality specific qualifications
  • Assessing qualification
  • Teaching qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in an Paediatric environment, with clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse
  • Competent in medication calculation and administration

Desirable

  • Relevant voluntary experience
  • Relevant clinical experience since registration
  • Working in a Paediatric Emergency Department

Qualifications

Essential

  • RCN (Child)
  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Speciality specific qualifications
  • Assessing qualification
  • Teaching qualification

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick / Birmingham

B66 2QT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick / Birmingham

B66 2QT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Joanne Timmins

joanne.timmins6@nhs.net

07967891933

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7721401

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick / Birmingham

B66 2QT


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