James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NVQ level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent to join our team in the paediatric Emergency department

The Nursery Nurse will work alongside other the Multi disciplinary team to provide clinical care to the children and young people attending the department.

Main duties of the job

To provide an effective and friendly service to all that come through The Paediatric Emergency Department

To monitor the children's observations

To provide appropriate play and activities for the Children and Young People passing through the department including the use of distraction for some procedures such as blood taking.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NVQ level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent to join our team in The Emergency Department

The Nursery Nurses are a valid member to our team and child development experience is essential to the role.

The hours will be rostered to meet the needs of the service to ensure all clinics are covered.

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7565697

Job locations

Paediatric Emergency Department

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an effective and friendly service to all that come through The Paediatric Emergency Department
To carry out and record growth measurements
To carry out and record some Points of Care testing after training
To assist in the development of a child and young person friendly environment
To assess the children through undertaking observations
To provide appropriate play and activities for the Children and Young
To assist with distraction for procedures

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an effective and friendly service to all that come through The Paediatric Emergency Department
To carry out and record growth measurements
To carry out and record some Points of Care testing after training
To assist in the development of a child and young person friendly environment
To assess the children through undertaking observations
To provide appropriate play and activities for the Children and Young
To assist with distraction for procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

B.TEC in Nursery Nursing Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Working within paediatric NHS acute Environment

Skills,

Essential

Broad Knowledge base
Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
Flexibility to meet the needs of the paediatric service
Ability to work effectively within the team
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to use assertive behaviour appropriately
Accurate documentation
Good IT Skills

Desirable

Broad range of expanded roles

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

B.TEC in Nursery Nursing Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Working within paediatric NHS acute Environment

Skills,

Essential

Broad Knowledge base
Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
Flexibility to meet the needs of the paediatric service
Ability to work effectively within the team
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to use assertive behaviour appropriately
Accurate documentation
Good IT Skills

Desirable

Broad range of expanded roles

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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Emergency Department

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Emergency Department

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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