Paediatric Staff Nurse - CAU & Emergency Department
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse to join the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU) and Emergency Department at Bassetlaw Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality care to children and young people in a dynamic emergency care environment. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute to service improvement, and develop your paediatric nursing skills. The trust values 'We Care' and supports flexible working arrangements.
Key responsibilities
- Provide safe, effective and compassionate care to children, young people and their families.
- Be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Build on existing nursing skills for future career and development.
- Contribute ideas, support innovation, and play an active role in maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Work within a supported learning environment.
Essential criteria
- RSCN with NMC current registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Experience of working as a Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/patient/relatives
- Demonstrate a compassionate manner with an understanding disposition
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural background or illness
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Completed 12 month preceptorship programme
- Demonstrate an understanding of current local and national issues
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Paediatric Staff Nurse - CAU & Emergency Department
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse to join our team within the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU) and the Emergency Department at Bassetlaw Hospital. We are looking for individuals who can bring existing paediatric nursing knowledge and skills to the team while continuing to develop their expertise within the emergency care.We are seeking motivated and committed paediatric nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality care to children and young people in a dynamic emergency care environment. This role is ideally suited to nurses who are confident in their paediatric practice, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and are keen to further develop their skills within a specialist area.As part of our dedicated paediatric team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding care and supporting ongoing professional development. You will have opportunities to contribute to service improvement initiatives, share best practice, and help shape the delivery of evidence-based care.If you are interested in knowing more about opportunities available at the Trust for students due to qualify from September 20
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