Paediatric ED Staff Nurse - Kent & Medway ICS

Job overview

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

Are you a motivated, flexible Registered Children’s Nurse eager to advance in Paediatric Emergency Care?

We have exciting full-time and part-time Registered Nurse roles in the Paediatric Emergency Departments at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

You will be supported by a skilled, compassionate paediatric emergency team. The role includes cross-site working at both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. Shifts include nights and weekends, supporting our 24/7 care in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

You will be a confident Registered Children’s Nurse with a passion for and/ or experience in acute paediatrics and/or paediatric A&E. An emergency care qualification, and/or being be EPALS certified is desirable but not essential.

Above all, we are looking for a nurse who is:

• Compassionate and child-centred in their approach
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement

Supportive Leadership:

You will be joining a department with strong clinical and nursing leadership, supported by experienced Paediatric and ED Matrons, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, and Practice Development Nurses devoted to ongoing staff development and patient-centred care.

Due to high interest, early application is encouraged as we may close this vacancy before the listed closing date.

Ready to step up and make a real difference in paediatric emergency care?

Apply now and become part of a team that is committed to excellence, learning, and compassionate care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.