Job summary
Paediatric Staff Nurse (Emergency Department) Location: Frimley Park Hospital Department: Paediatric Emergency Department Position Type: Permanent full-time

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Staff Nurse to join our supportive, dynamic, and forward-thinking team in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital.

Our department sees approximately 30,000 children annually, aged 0-17 years, presenting with a wide range of conditions from minor injuries and illnesses to major trauma and resuscitation. Patient safety and high-quality, child-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

Frimley Park Hospital is proud of its strong local and national reputation for delivering consistently high standards of clinical care. A key factor in this success is our commitment to ongoing staff training and professional development.

You will be supported by a dedicated Practice Development Lead and a structured Staff Nurse Development Programme, helping you build key emergency nursing skills.

If you are a motivated paediatric nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about emergency care, we would love to hear from you.

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026

Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team of nurses, health care assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care.

The fast-paced environment of Paediatrics ED means our staff have to be adaptable in adjusting their priorities to patient and departmental needs which can change rapidly. We are looking for motivated and flexible nurses that are able to adapt to this ever-changing environment, whilst keeping patient safety and compassion at the forefront of everything they do.

• To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting any changes, immediately to the NIC
• To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed and controlled drugs in accordance with Trust policy including IV medication
• To always maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a learning environment enabling student's and NQN's to achieve their learning objectives
• Act as a role model to all
• Act as a resource for the ED for child protection issues
• To ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defects
• To report any untoward events/problems affecting patients or staff and completing an incident report
• To be up to date with all statutory and mandatory training
• To assist in the achievement of the departments performance indicators.
• Any other duties, which may be requested by the manager, to facilitate a smooth running of the department

About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year
per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 151-KMU526-A
Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, GU16 7UJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current or pending) NMC registration
• Registered Sick Children's Nurse
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Desirable

• Child protection training
• Mentorship Qualification
• PILS
• EPLS

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in an acute or clinical environment
• Ability to prioritise patient care
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Accident & Emergency department experience

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
• Awareness of current paediatric pathways in the emergency setting
• Child protection
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• IV drug administration
• Competent in triage
• Competent in plastering
• Competent in minor injury and wound care

Special requirements
Essential

• Able to rotate to night duty and weekend working

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: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, GU16 7UJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister
Zoe Railton
zoe.railton@nhs.net
03006133158

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.