Paediatric Staff Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for dynamic, highly motivated registered children's nurses to join the paediatric nursing team at QE Gateshead. The post holder will work across the Pea Pod, day unit and outpatient area delivering high‑quality care to children and their families. Additional study and training will be required as appropriate. The successful applicant will work flexible shift patterns and rotate between departments.

• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and workload management skills
• Previous experience caring for young people
• Motivated and hardworking
• Ability to carry out nursing assessments and observations
• Recognition of the sick child

Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services across Gateshead, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital. Since 2005 we have consistently achieved the highest levels of care. Our team values a ‘golden thread’ of Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement (ICORE) and supports a diverse workforce through multiple staff networks.

• Date posted
  : 03 February 2026
• Pay scheme
  :
  Agenda for Change
• Band
  :
  Band 5
• Salary
  : £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
• Contract
  :
  Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern
  :
  Full‑time
• Reference number
  :
• Job location
  :
  Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

• Promote and deliver patient‑centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
• Take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister.
• Deliver all aspects of care and may supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
• Manage the patient’s clinical journey along agreed pathways, supporting evidence‑based practice.
• Provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care in line with local, national standards and the NMC Code.
• Support continuous improvement in line with the clinical governance framework and NHS performance framework.
• Provide clinical advice to the team to facilitate effective patient care.
• Continually develop professionally to meet service requirements.
• Participate in preceptorship/mentorship and development programmes.

• Degree/Diploma in Children’s Nursing
• NMC registered
• Recent experience with children and young people
• Taking and recording of observations
• Recognition of the sick child
• Up‑to‑date with current issues in paediatric nursing
• Ability to prioritise workload
• IT skills
• Organisational skills

• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Experience working in an emergency care setting
• Phlebotomy and cannulation
• Minor injuries management

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information on NHS Careers website.

• Employer name
  :
  Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Address
  :
  Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
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