Paediatric Staff Nurse ED

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Staff Nurse ED The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are currently recruiting Band 5 Paediatric nurses, to work within our Paediatric Emergency Department. ***This post is based on the West Middlesex Hospital Site*** We are looking for someone who is motivated and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team within the fast pace environment of Accident & Emergency. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to excellent patient experience and care, to join our team. The Paediatric Emergency Department is a busy, challenging and rewarding department. You will be given a structured orientation to meet your individual needs to develop as a Paediatric A&E nurse. We encourage our staff to undertake specific courses including; PILS, Trauma, Mentorship, APLS, A&E course, Stabilisation of the unwell child course as well as in house training days eg; venepuncture and cannulation with regular simulation teaching from our dedicated education doctors. Main duties of the job Maintain high standards of patient care To acquire competency in basic nursing skills for ED To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures Be proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for ED Ensure the accurate documentation of patient care in notes To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy To participate in the monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner To maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies and protocols at all times To work effectively within the MDT in order to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families To encourage and support student nurses on placement in ED Be accountable for your actions at all times Be active in maintaining an harmonious working environment To develop into the role of a triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills Being responsible for the security and maintenance of ED equipment; helping to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the Lead Nurse Be actively involved in quality improvement projects in the department To work within own scope of practice and recognise limitations Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior members of the team as appropriate About us Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line wi