Paediatric Registered Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a Band 5 Paediatric Registered Nurse position in the Children's Emergency Department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The role involves caring for children with a range of conditions, from minor injuries to critically unwell patients, within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, delivering timely, safe, and compassionate care. The hospital offers support and additional training in emergency department-specific skills.
Essential criteria
- Registered Paediatric Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register, Diploma (HE) or BSc
- One of the following: Paediatric BLS, APLS, EPLS,
- Completion of preceptorship year
Desirable criteria
- Experience of nursing in A&E, assessment or a critical care area
- Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Registered Paediatric Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register, Diploma (HE) or BSc
- One of the following: Paediatric BLS, APLS, EPLS,
- Completion of preceptorship year
- Experience of nursing in A&E, assessment or a critical care area
- Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Paediatric Registered Nurse
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 5 nurse with a minimum of one year's post-qualification experience to join our Children's Emergency Department team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to develop their skills within a dynamic and fast-paced emergency care environment.
As a Band 5 nurse in ChED, you will support the care of children presenting with a broad range of conditions -- from minor injuries to critically unwell patients requiring treatment in the resuscitation bay. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the department runs smoothly, delivering timely, safe, and compassionate care while maintaining a calm and professional approach in a high-pressure setting.
We offer support and additional training in emergency department-specific skills, including minor injury assessment and management, cannulation, and access to advanced life support courses to further enhance your clinical development.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.2. To have successfully completed the Trust's preceptorship program.3. Maintain a high standard of nursing care, applying evidence-based practice.4. Carry o
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