Paediatric ED Staff Nurse

Job overview

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

Join one of the top 10 NHS trusts for Emergency Department (ED) performance! We have exciting full-time and part-time Sister/Charge Nurse roles in the Paediatric Emergency Departments at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

This is a great leadership opportunity in a growing service, supported by a skilled, compassionate paediatric emergency team. The role is primarily based at Maidstone, with some cross-site working. Shifts include nights and weekends, supporting our 24/7 care in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

Professional Development: Work in an education-focused setting offering diverse in-service learning, university links, and regional specialist training.

Career Progression: Benefit from a clear development pathway with training in triage, minor injuries, Paediatric Intermediate Life Support, red dot x-ray interpretation, trauma and mental health, Patient Group Directives, Paediatric Emergency Department courses, monthly simulation sessions, weekly clinical teaching, and wellbeing/mindfulness support

Main duties of the job

You will be a confident and experienced Registered Children’s Nurse with substantial experience in acute paediatrics and/or paediatric A&E. You’ll ideally hold an emergency care qualification, be EPALS certified, and demonstrate evidence of clinical leadership, shift management, and staff development.

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
• Passionate about mentoring junior staff and leading by example

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 [email protected]t 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.