Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

Paediatric Emergency Department Nurse (Band 5 RN)

Full time - 37.5hrs per week - 11.5 hour shifts

Are you a passionate and ambitious children's nurse looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a real difference? If so, we want YOU to join our Paediatric Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital.

This is more than just a job, it is a chance to be part of a high-energy, life-saving team dedicated to providing the best possible care for children in critical situations. You will gain specialist skills, work with a supportive and inspiring team, and have access to fantastic professional development opportunities!

If you are ready to take your career to the next level in an environment that is fast paced, rewarding, and full of opportunities to grow, we would love to hear from you!

Contact us today for an informal chat or to arrange a visit:

Amy Postance - Paediatric Senior Sister

amy.postance@nhs.net

01803 65402

Join us in making a difference one child at a time. Apply now!

Main duties of the job

What You Will Do:

Act fast and think critically, identify and treat critically ill children, ensuring they get the emergency care they need.

Provide high-dependency and life-saving care, preparing patients for transfer to regional children's hospitals when necessary.

Work alongside an amazing multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth patient flow and meeting key emergency care targets.

Mentor and support junior staff, helping to shape the next generation of paediatric nurses.

About us

Why Work With Us

Cutting-edge training & career development and gaining new skills with specialist paediatric emergency courses, supported by our Paediatric Practice Educator.

A team that feels like family - Work alongside experienced and passionate professionals who will support, challenge, and inspire you every day.

Variety & excitement - No two days are ever the same in our fast-moving Emergency Department!

A welcoming environment - From your very first day, you will be given a tailored induction and full support to help you settle in and succeed.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7496634-MUEC

Job locations

Emergency Department

Torbay Hospital, Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

What We are Looking For:

A qualified childrens nurse (RN Child or RSCN) with a passion for emergency care.

Someone with strong critical-thinking skills who can stay calm under pressure.

Experience in paediatric emergency care (or relevant transferable skills).

A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Essential Qualifications & Training:

Paediatric Life Support (PLS)

Child Protection Level 3 training

Mentorship course

Additional training (desirable but not essential):

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) / European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)

Major Incident Training

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We are Looking For:

A qualified childrens nurse (RN Child or RSCN) with a passion for emergency care.

Someone with strong critical-thinking skills who can stay calm under pressure.

Experience in paediatric emergency care (or relevant transferable skills).

A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Essential Qualifications & Training:

Paediatric Life Support (PLS)

Child Protection Level 3 training

Mentorship course

Additional training (desirable but not essential):

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) / European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)

Major Incident Training

Person Specification

Clinical, educationsl and experence

Essential

  • Active Paediatric Nursing Registration (NMC)
  • PILS Course
  • Post Registration Experience
  • Safeguarding Training (Level 2)

Desirable

  • EPALS (1), APLS (1), Safeguarding Training (Level 3) (1)
  • ED/Critical Care Experience
Person Specification

Clinical, educationsl and experence

Essential

  • Active Paediatric Nursing Registration (NMC)
  • PILS Course
  • Post Registration Experience
  • Safeguarding Training (Level 2)

Desirable

  • EPALS (1), APLS (1), Safeguarding Training (Level 3) (1)
  • ED/Critical Care Experience

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

Torbay Hospital, Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

Torbay Hospital, Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Amy Postance

amy.postance@nhs.net

01803654029

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7496634-MUEC

Job locations

Emergency Department

Torbay Hospital, Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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