Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Staff Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 387-W&C0023-HN
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro ra
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department
Band 5
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
We have full time and part time vacancies for experienced paediatric nurses (or adult nurses with paediatric experience) that have completed NHS preceptorship to join our team in the Children’s Emergency Department at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are the Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for the southwest of England and provide care to over 45,000 sick and injured children from across the region each year.
Our commitment to providing world class emergency care to children and families is continually growing. We put children and young people at the centre of everything we do and are looking for talented people to join our expanding team.
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is nestled in the heart of Bristol. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants and nightlife. A place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance. So, what are you waiting for? Start your new life today by applying to join our team.
Main duties of the job
As well as delivering clinical care we also understand the importance of supportive professional development and our multidisciplinary leadership team are committed to guiding your development with us:
Education: You will have the opportunity to undertake a bespoke package of learning adapted to your experience. With support from our clinical skills facilitators, your development will include specialist education on major trauma, major incidents, minor illness and injuries and mental health, as well as learning through immersive, multi-disciplinary simulation.
Research: We are a national leader in children’s emergency research and have strong links with the department-based research team to keep our care up to date and innovative.
Wellbeing: We are dedicated to the support and wellbeing of staff, with departmental wellbeing weeks, team ‘check ins’ and access to a range of initiatives and activities, including support services.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent (A)
- Current NMC registration (A)
Desirable criteria
- Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course (A)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment (A), (I) Interest in the clinical area (A), (I) Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area (A), (I) Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT (A), (I) Computer skills (A), (I) Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids (A), (I) Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient (A), (I) Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I) Teaching/supervisory skills (A), (I) Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I) Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard (A), (I)
- Interest in the clinical area (A), (I)
- Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area (A), (I)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT (A), (I)
- Computer skills (A), (I)
- Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids (A), (I)
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient (A), (I)
- Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I)
- Teaching/supervisory skills (A), (I)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I)
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard (A), (I)
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of taking charge (A), (I)
- Experience of teaching (A), (I)
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated (A), (I)
- A team player (A), (I)
- Act in a professional manner (A), (I)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Plaxton
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0117342 8346
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