Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior staff nurse to join our strong Paediatric nursing workforce which is essential in providing high quality, to children and young people. As a senior staff nurse you would be able to support that vision, develop new staff and work alongside the MDT in decision making daily for children and young people. Along with developing yourself by accessing the many learning opportunities, with guidance and support from your line manager and the Paediatric Development Team across the directorate. You may be asked to cross cover site to other areas to ensure safe and effective skill mix over all paediatric cross site departments.
Main duties of the job
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (Child) band 6 Senior Staff Nurse
- To ensure the provision of high standards of holistic care for the group of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
- To act as the designated deputy for the Sister/Charge nurse.
- To act as the operational manager in their absence.
- To support the assessing and supervision of student nurses and preceptor newly qualified nurses
About Us
Epsom and St Helier
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
Details
Date posted
29 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year pa incl outer London HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-7346190-RB-SK
Job locations
Casey Ward Epsom Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contains more information about the role
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child Branch, with evidence of regular professional updating
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years post registration acute paediatric experience
Essential
- Leadership and mentorship skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
Essential
- IV capital nurse competent
Desirable
Essential
Desirable
- APLS or equivalent qualification
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
- APLS or equivalent qualification
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
Casey Ward 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
Casey Ward 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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