Paediatric A+E Staff Nurse
The closing date is 24 July 2025
Job summary
The Royal Surrey County Hospital Emergency Department has recently completed an exciting and extensive refurbishment which will see a larger Paediatric area equipped with modern fittings and our own HDU area.Our Paediatric ED sees in the region of 20,000 children a year and is open 24hrs a day.
To support and enhance the care we provide to paediatric patients we are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Paediatric nurse to work as part of the busy Paediatric Team.
Our ED Paediatric nursing team are motivated, energetic and deliver the highest standards of evidence based nursing care. We also act as a resource for advice and information to other healthcare professionals within the whole Emergency department.We are passionate about Paediatric Care and ED nursing and strive at all times to demonstrate excellent clinical, management and organisational skills.
Training is a key part of our department strategy and we fully support and promote the development of our Paediatric team. You will gain experience and develop skills relevant to the ED.
You will have a working knowledge and understanding of current issues in the acute NHS setting as well as in clinical governance and risk management.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support all paediatric nursing care in the A&E department when on duty.
To provide support and guidance to other members of the team, in relation to child protection and child resuscitation.
To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate.
To ensure that care is evidence based and patient centred.
To maintain the positive links with the integrated service and develop the Paediatric A&E area, in line with emergency reform.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AGB-EMF18410-B5
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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