Staff Nurse – Paediatric Emergency Nursing Team: Sponsorship Available

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM

Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Children’s Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to shape paediatric emergency care?

Our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Nursing (PEN) team is growing, and we’re seeking enthusiastic and experienced Band 5/6 nurses to play a vital role in providing exceptional care to children attending the Emergency Care Centre (ECC) at Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana Princess of Wales Hospital.

Imagine:

  • Being at the forefront of paediatric emergency care: Working closely with our Paediatric Assessment Units (PAU) and providing crucial in-reach support within the ECC.
  • Collaborating with a supportive multi-disciplinary team: Partnering with PAU nurses, ECC staff, medical professionals, and safeguarding experts to ensure a joined-up approach to care.
  • Championing safe and effective care, 24/7: Contributing to a service that prioritizes the well-being of children around the clock.
  • Making a tangible impact on patient journeys: Ensuring timely discharge or seamless transfer to the appropriate care setting.
  • Investing in your professional growth: Learning from experienced colleagues and developing the competencies of all ECC nurses.
  • Becoming a respected role model: Leading by example and fostering positive patient experiences.

Main duties of the job

What you’ll be doing:

As a Band 5/6 Paediatric Nurse in our PEN team, you will:

  • Provide high-quality, child-centered care to patients and their families within the ECC.
  • Act as a vital link between the ECC and PAU, ensuring seamless care transitions.
  • Be a strong advocate for acutely unwell children and their carers.
  • Demonstrate kindness, respect, and the courage to challenge practice to meet the unique needs of children.
  • Contribute to bringing paediatric expertise directly to the ECC.

What we’re looking for:

  • A Registered Children’s Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of post-registration nursing experience.
  • A passion for providing excellent care to children in an emergency setting.
  • A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • (Desirable) Experience working with children in an ECC and/or Paediatric Assessment Unit (full training provided for minor injuries).

Your Work-Life Balance Matters:

Our service is planned to move to a 24/7 model from August 2026. The shift patterns designed to support your well-being: 07:00 to 19:30 and 10:30 to 23:00 and 19:00 to 07:30 (11.5-hour shifts with a 1-hour unpaid break).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Sick Children’s Nurse/RN(Child) currently validated on the NMC register

Desirable

  • First Level degree (HEI 6)
  • Relevant specialist post basic education e.g A&E Course,
  • Advanced Paediatric Life Support provider

Occuptional Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on own and as part of a team
  • Evidence of commitment to personal development
  • Minimum of 1 year post registration working in paediatrics

Desirable

  • Previous ECC/PAU experience

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).

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

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