Paediatric ED Staff Nurse | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Maidstone/ Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ |
| Company: | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7178705/359-7178705-T2 |
Summary
Are you a motivated, flexible Registered Children’s Nurse eager to advance in Paediatric Emergency Care?
Join one of the top 10 NHS trusts for Emergency Department (ED) performance! We have exciting full-time and part-time Sister/Charge Nurse roles in the Paediatric Emergency Departments at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
This is a great leadership opportunity in a growing service, supported by a skilled, compassionate paediatric emergency team. The role is primarily based at Maidstone, with some cross-site working. Shifts include nights and weekends, supporting our 24/7 care in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
Professional Development:Work in an education-focused setting offering diverse in-service learning, university links, and regional specialist training.
Career Progression:Benefit from a clear development pathway with training in triage, minor injuries, Paediatric Intermediate Life Support, red dot x-ray interpretation, trauma and mental health, Patient Group Directives, Paediatric Emergency Department courses, monthly simulation sessions, weekly clinical teaching, and wellbeing/mindfulness support
You will be a confident and experienced Registered Children’s Nurse with substantial experience inacute paediatrics and/or paediatric A&E. You’ll ideally hold anemergency care qualification, beEPALS certified, and demonstrate evidence ofclinical leadership,shift management, andstaff development.
Above all, we are looking for a nurse who is:
• Compassionateand child-centred in their approach
• Ateam playerwho thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Committed toclinical excellence and continuous improvement
• Passionate about mentoring junior staff and leading by example
Supportive Leadership:
You will be joining a department withstrong clinical and nursing leadership, supported by experiencedPaediatric and ED Matrons,Emergency Nurse Practitioners, andPractice Development Nursesdevoted to ongoing staff development and patient-centred care.
Due to high interest, early application is encouraged as we may close this vacancy before the listed closing date.
Ready to step up and make a real difference in paediatric emergency care?
Apply now and become part of a team that is committed to excellence, learning, and compassionate care.
Working for your organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your applicationfor errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected toattend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025