Job summary Kingston Hospital is a district general hospital based approximately 12 miles from central London. The hospital supports 350,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. We have approximately520 beds and directly employ approximately 2,600 staff with another 300 staff employed by contractors but working on behalf of the Trust. We are located on one site in Kingston upon Thames, and provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused'care, day surgery and maternity services. We are committed to providing quality healthcare services and endeavor to ensure that we offer a wide range of clinical services Main duties of the job Do you have a real passion for caring for children in the Emergency Department? Are you an RSCN/RNCB with at least 2 years experience in A&E? If so, Kingston Hospital NHS Trust is the place for you We have vacancies for Paediatric Junior Sisters within our Emergency Department, rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission. This is a great time to join our team and make a difference. We are looking for enthusiastic Band 6 Children's nurses with a passion for child centred care to join our friendly team in ED. The applicant should have excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast moving environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care to our service users and safe discharge of patients. You will also get experience in team management. We have a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre. The Paediatric Emergency Department sees approximately 34,000 children per year. Our dedicated Paediatric Practice facilitator team, ED Senior Sister and Paediatric ED Matron will support and encourage you to develop both clinically and managerially and offer a comprehensive induction programme, teaching sessions and in-house training. About us Developmentand staff wellbeing Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards. Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive HCAS pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 396-6963286-GO-PB-Y Job locations Kingston Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department Glasworthy Road Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN child/ RSCN Mentorship (formally ENB 998) ? PILS Experience Essential Relevant years post registration experience Recent experience in acute paediatric nursing Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both written & verbal Proven ability to organise workload and allocate resources accordingly Knowledge Essential Awareness of governance & incident reporting Understanding of Child Protection Policy and how to raise concerns Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN child/ RSCN Mentorship (formally ENB 998) ? PILS Experience Essential Relevant years post registration experience Recent experience in acute paediatric nursing Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both written & verbal Proven ability to organise workload and allocate resources accordingly Knowledge Essential Awareness of governance & incident reporting Understanding of Child Protection Policy and how to raise concerns 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department Glasworthy Road Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)