Staff Nurse - Paediatric ED

Job Overview 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. This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026 Main duties of the job To work as part of a team of nurses, health care assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care. The fast-paced environment of Paediatrics ED means our staff have to be adaptable in adjusting their priorities to patient and departmental needs which can change rapidly. We are looking for motivated and flexible nurses that are able to adapt to this ever-changing environment, whilst keeping patient safety and compassion at the forefront of everything they do.

• To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting any changes, immediately to the NIC
• To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed and controlled drugs in accordance with Trust policy including IV medication
• To always maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a learning environment enabling student's and NQN's to achieve their learning objectives
• Act as a role model to all
• Act as a resource for the ED for child protection issues
• To ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defects
• To report any untoward events/problems affecting patients or staff and completing an incident report
• To be up to date with all statutory and mandatory training
• To assist in the achievement of the departments performance indicators.
• Any other duties, which may be requested by the manager, to facilitate a smooth running of the department Working for our organisation Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person specification Qualifications 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 Essential criteria
• Experience of working in an acute or clinical environment
• Ability to prioritise patient care
• Ability to work independently Desirable criteria
• Accident & Emergency department experience Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria
• 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 Desirable criteria
• IV drug administration
• Competent in triage
• Competent in plastering
• Competent in minor injury and wound care Special requirements Essential criteria
• Able to rotate to night duty and weekend working Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now