Paediatric ED Staff Nurse - Kent & Medway ICS
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and flexible Registered Children's Nurse to work in the Paediatric Emergency Departments at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. You will provide 24/7 care in a fast-paced environment, supported by a skilled paediatric emergency team. The position involves cross-site working and requires a compassionate, child-centred approach, strong teamwork, and a commitment to clinical excellence. Early application is encouraged due to high interest.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience/ Knowledge
- Previous experience of speciality
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Teaching.
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience/ Knowledge
- Previous experience of speciality
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Teaching.
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 7d
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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Paediatric ED Staff Nurse - Kent & Medway ICS
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
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 leadersh
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