Job summary
Subject to job matching

COME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE and join our enthusiastic and committed team as an Emergency Department Paediatric Nurse in our brand new Children's A&E. The department sees in excess of 52,000 patients per year (approximately 10,000 children), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, working closely with other Acute Trusts in the North West.

As a Staff Nurse you will be expected to provide and promote the delivery of a high quality standard of patient centred care in a supported environment whilst working within nationally agreed standards for Sepsis and key performance indicators.

Hours per week: 25.00

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Main duties of the job
The role of the Paediatric Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality nursing care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8377307

Job responsibilities

• Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
• Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Essential: Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Desirable: Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Compassionate, reliable, committed to person-centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity

Experience

• Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)

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: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
Employer contact: Unit Manager Lauren Ford, lauren.ford2@nhs.net, 01625663732

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader.