Paediatric Junior Sister

Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) Hours Full timePart time 37.5 hours per week (rostered 11.5 hours shifts -long days and nights) Job ref 343-7592480-UB-RB-Y Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Paediatric ED, St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £44,485 - £52,521 pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/12/2025 23:59 Paediatric Junior Sister Band 6 At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values. Job overview Paediatric Junior Sister - Band 6 Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join our welcoming team at St Helier/Epsom General Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department as a Band 6 nurse Due to our new skill mix increase and establishment enhancement, we are now looking forward to recruiting additional Band 6 roles alongside our existing Band 6s. This is a dynamic role with the opportunity to work across other Trust sites as needed. We offer Paediatric Crisis SIM courses, APLS training, Paediatric A+E courses and a variety of professional development opportunities. Plus, our dedicated Paediatric ED Practice Development Nurse is here to support you every step of the way. Main duties of the job will be professionally accountable for their standards of professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines will undertake the nurse in charge role for the department will supervise, support and educate other team members, including nursing and medical students will ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience. will ensure the promotion and implementation of trust policies and the effective delivery of organisational objectives. will promote the Trusts’ visions, values and divisional objectives Working for our organisation The Trust’s mission is ‘to put the patient first and deliver great care to every patient, every day’. Our priorities are to create a “one team, one trust” culture and focus on the delivery of the following five objectives to ensure we provide high quality, compassionate care to all of our patients: Delivering safe and effective care across our sites Creating a positive experience that meets the expectations of our patients, their families and carers Providing responsive care that delivers the right treatment, in the right place at the right time Being financially sustainable Working in partnership with our patients, commissioners, other health and care providers, local authorities, the voluntary sector, the NHS TDA, NHS England and Monitor in the interests of our patients and a sustainable local health and social care economy. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Ensure high quality clinical practice is undertaken, based on the current nursing/medical evidence base Promote the effective and safe flow of patients through the department Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness To advocate for children and families as required using professional expertise, knowledge and judgement Observe changes in patient’s attitude, behaviour and emotional state, physiological observations and report/escalate findings other the relevant health care professionals To achieve and maintain clinical skills and competencies specific to the post / department / role, including triage, venepunture, intravenous cannulation, ECG monitoring, NG tube insertion and administration of IV fluids, medications and blood components. Recognise and acts to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients, escalating to Paediatric ED Nursing Manager (Band 7), HoN/ADoN as required. Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy to include the safe administration of intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products where this is a requirement of the clinical area. Ensure effective and efficient patient’s journey by supervising the planning and coordination of the admissions / discharges, episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge and optimising communication with multi-professional and interagency teams as required. Ensure patient feedback is encouraged and utilised to improve patient experience Safely administer medication under patient group directives Safely triage and escape care for children and young people attending the department, with continuing assessment and evaluation during their stay. Undertake pain assessments and evaluation of interventions. Works in collaboration with clinical colleagues, safeguarding teams and external partners to safeguard children and young people Follows current infection control advice and guidance, seeking specialist support as required Person specification core skills Registered Nurse – Child (RSCN/RNC) with current NMC registration Be able to demonstrate experience within an acute or emergency Paediatric setting • Within an acute or emergency Paediatric setting Experience of effective shift coordination, management of patient care, staffing + resources Module in relevant specialist area e.g. children’s emergency nursing module and Degree (or working towards) in relevant health subject Experience of Paediatric emergency nursing at a Band 5 core skills mentorship, teaching and assessing Advanced competency in nursing skills, e.g. triage and assessment, plastering, IV/ Capital Nurse, central line management Your recruitment teamThe NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net Your applicationPlease ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria. Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role. Use of Artificial IntelligenceWe kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style. ReferencesPlease provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks. Closing dateTo help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications. ShortlistingIf you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly. Application feedbackIf you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Safeguarding and DBS ChecksWe are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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