Paediatric Junior Sister

Job Summary

Paediatric Junior Sister - Band 6 - Full time opportunities

(37.5 hours / 22.5 hours)

There is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 to join our friendly team for a one year fixed contract to cover maternity leave at Epsom Paediatric ED with requirement to work across any other Trust site as required. We have in house Paediatric Crisis SIM courses and opportunities to attend APLS and other relevant SDs with the support from a Paediatric PDN specific for ED.

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 guidelineso will undertake the nurse in charge role for the departmento will supervise, support and educate other team members, including nursing and medical students o will ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience.o will ensure the promotion and implementation of trust policies and the effective delivery of organisational objectives.o will promote the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives
  
  

About Us

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.
  
  

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7704185-UB-RB-D

Job locations

Paediatric ED, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

Job Description

Job 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 patients 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.

Follows current infection control advice and guidance, seeking specialist support as required

Job description

Job 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 patients 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.

Person Specification

Essential

core skills

• Registered Nurse - Child (RSCN/RNC) with current NMC registration
• Be able to demonstrate experience within an acute or emergency Paediatric setting
• oWithin an acute or emergency Paediatric setting Experience of effective shift coordination, management of patient care, staffing + resources
  
  

Desirable

• 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
  
  

Essential

• mentorship, teaching and assessing
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced competency in nursing skills, e.g. triage and assessment, plastering, IV/ Capital Nurse, central line management
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• mentorship, teaching and assessing
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced competency in nursing skills, e.g. triage and assessment, plastering, IV/ Capital Nurse, central line management
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Paediatric ED, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Paediatric ED, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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