Job summary Are you a paediatric nurse (or adult nurse with paediatric experience) looking to progress your career? Thanks to a safer staffing care review we are looking to increase our friendly and dynamic team in Margate. Rainbow ward is one of several paediatric areas and this role will include rotations to the Children's Assessment Unit, QEQM and Dolphin Day case Ward at the Kent And Canterbury Hospital. This provides a breadth of exciting opportunities for learning, development and progression. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 paediatric nurse (or adult nurse with paediatric experience) to join the team based on Rainbow Ward at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. This role includes and exciting opportunity to work on the acute inpatient ward, a children's assessment unit and children's day surgery and ambulatory unit. Main duties of the job To provide consistently safe and high-quality care in a busy, fast paced environment. Caring for Children and young people in the acute inpatient Children's ward, Children's assessment unit and day case ward. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-9996WCY Job locations Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital St Peters Road Margate CT94AN Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description. Providing excellent, safe and compassionate care to children in a variety of areas. Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description. Providing excellent, safe and compassionate care to children in a variety of areas. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse Child (or in final year of training) or Adult Nurse with Paediatric experience Clinical skills and experience Essential Recent clinical experience in a Child Health environment. Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 Within specialty Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development Personal and professional attributes Essential Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. Excellent Time management and personal organization skills. Other Essential Understands and can demonstrate how they will implement the Trust we care Values in to their everyday work. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse Child (or in final year of training) or Adult Nurse with Paediatric experience Clinical skills and experience Essential Recent clinical experience in a Child Health environment. Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 Within specialty Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development Personal and professional attributes Essential Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. Excellent Time management and personal organization skills. Other Essential Understands and can demonstrate how they will implement the Trust we care Values in to their everyday work. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital St Peters Road Margate CT94AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)