Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
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
01803 65402
Join us in making a difference one child at a time. Apply now!
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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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We are Looking For:
A qualified children’s 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
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.