Job overview
Are you a Registered Children's Nurse/Paramedic who enjoys working in a fast past and demanding environment? Are you seeking a position where you can develop your skills in the assessment and care of children with a range of clinical conditions?
This is an exciting time to join the Paediatric ED Team as we are looking to expand our Paediatric Nursing Team within the Emergency Department at Kettering General Hospital.
We are seeking both full and part time Registered Children's Nurses to join our team.
The Emergency Department is an exciting and unpredictable place of work, the nature and the pace of the job can change dramatically. If you are dynamic, caring and a professional individual who enjoys a challenge then this could be the job for you!
Key aspects of the role include: • Being responsible for the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient centred care, by prioritising patients using your expert clinical knowledge. Skilled in assessment, planning, implementation and the re-evaluation of care, you will guide the patient through their journey in the department. • Being responsible for ensuring the environment and equipment is clean, maintained, tidy and well stocked, confirming the department is prepared for every eventuality. You will act at all times in accordance within the codes of your governing bodies (NMC) and local standards of care and policies.
Main duties of the job
The department offers a wide range of emergency services including minor injuries, adult, children’s and a level 2 trauma unit. You will work the majority of your shifts within the Paediatric area of the Emergency Department but at times you will support other areas within the Emergency Department and across the trusts Paediatric Services which will enable you to develop your specialist skill set and knowledge base.
This post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of experience with child protection
Desirable
- Evidence of experience with mental health issues
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Children's Nurse / Nursing Assosciate
- Diploma / Degree
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification / Practice Supervisior or Assessor
- Leadership Qualification
- EPLS / ATNC / APLS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous healthcare experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of experience looking after children in health care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in ED, Assessment Unit or Critical Care Setting
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This advert is for Registered Paediatric Nurse with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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