Staff Nurse - Paediatric ED (open to Newly Qualified Nurses)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Paediatric Staff Nurse to join the dynamic Paediatric Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital. The department sees approximately 30,000 children annually with a wide range of conditions. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a fast-paced environment. You will be supported by a dedicated Practice Development Lead and a structured Staff Nurse Development Programme. This position is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026.
Essential criteria
- Current or pending) NMC registration
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- Child protection training
- Mentorship Qualification
- PILS
- EPLS
- Experience of working in an acute or clinical environment
- Ability to prioritise patient care
- Ability to work independently
- Accident & Emergency department experience
- Skills & Knowledge
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
- Awareness of current paediatric pathways in the emergency setting
- Child protection
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
- IV drug administration
- Competent in triage
- Competent in plastering
- Competent in minor injury and wound care
- Special requirements
- Able to rotate to night duty and weekend working
- Current or pending) NMC registration
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
- Child protection training
- Mentorship Qualification
- PILS
- EPLS
- Experience of working in an acute or clinical environment
- Ability to prioritise patient care
- Ability to work independently
- Accident & Emergency department experience
- Skills & Knowledge
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
- Awareness of current paediatric pathways in the emergency setting
- Child protection
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
- IV drug administration
- Competent in triage
- Competent in plastering
- Competent in minor injury and wound care
- Special requirements
- Able to rotate to night duty and weekend working
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Paediatric Staff Nurse (Emergency Department) Location: Frimley Park Hospital Department: Paediatric Emergency Department Position Type: Permanent full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Staff Nurse to join our supportive, dynamic, and forward-thinking team in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital.
Our department sees approximately 30,000 children annually, aged 0-17 years, presenting with a wide range of conditions from minor injuries and illnesses to major trauma and resuscitation. Patient safety and high-quality, child-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
Frimley Park Hospital is proud of its strong local and national reputation for delivering consistently high standards of clinical care. A key factor in this success is our commitment to ongoing staff training and professional development.
You will be supported by a dedicated Practice Development Lead and a structured Staff Nurse Development Programme, helping you build key emergency nursing skills.
If you are a motivated paediatric nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about emergency care, we would love to hear from you.
This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026
Main duties of the job
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