Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Paediatric Junior Sister

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

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

o 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

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year Pro rata per annum inc hcas (outer London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7331516-RB-UB-B-A

Job locations

Paediatric ED, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

core skills

Essential

  • 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

core skills

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

core skills

Essential

  • 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

core skills

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Laura Donnelly

laurachiverton@nhs.net

07721816682

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year Pro rata per annum inc hcas (outer London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7331516-RB-UB-B-A

Job locations

Paediatric ED, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Supporting documents

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