Job summary

Our Paediatric Critical Care Service comprises a 14-bedded regional unit, including a 10-bedded Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and a 4-bedded Paediatric Step Down Unit (PSDU), providing specialist care for critically ill and high-dependency children across South West London and the surrounding areas. We care for children with a diverse range of complex conditions including trauma, respiratory failure, major surgical conditions, neurology and neurosurgery cases, oncology, and acute general paediatric illnesses requiring advanced levels of support.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and engaged Nursing Associate to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic tertiary paediatric service, supporting the delivery of outstanding, family-centred care to children and young people with complex healthcare needs. You will work alongside experienced nurses and clinicians, developing your critical care skills while contributing to a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

Support the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care to critically ill and high-dependency children within the PICU and PSDU environments. Work collaboratively with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for children with complex and acute healthcare needs. Monitor, record and escalate changes in patients' conditions, ensuring timely recognition of deterioration and appropriate intervention. Undertake delegated clinical skills and responsibilities within the Nursing Associate scope of practice, following local policies, procedures and competency frameworks. Deliver high-quality, family-centred care that supports the physical, emotional and developmental needs of children and their families throughout their critical care journey. Contribute to the management of children requiring specialist intensive care for trauma, respiratory, surgical, neurological, neurosurgical, oncology and general medical conditions.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job summary

The post holder will:

• Support the SNA initiative and promote the value of the role organisationally
• Provide a comprehensive and effective continuing professional development framework in the workplace in order to support and facilitate SNA to practice a high standard of safe compassionate patient care
• Assist to support newly registered NA to meet Preceptorship standards
• Support the SNA to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and apprenticeship standards
• Work collaboratively with SNA partners (AEI), practice supervisors, practice assessor, preceptors and managers) to promote a culture of staff support, as well as the development of clinical excellence and competency in evidence-based, safe and professional practice

Main duties of the job

• Enable through support all SNA to meet Trust & local objectives during their Foundation degree programme and the preceptorship period (6 months - 12 months post-registration) in order to become confident, competent accountable practitioner.
• Support the clinical areas to ensure that Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor/Preceptor are identified and allocated equitably in time for the SNA start date
• Working clinically will enable an overview of the progress of individual SNAand identifying any development/support needs of Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor/ Preceptor. As well as completing supporting practice assessment document (PAD), preceptorship development books, as well as skills and competency documents. Intervening when milestones are not being met and liaising as required to better target/direct support.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum incl Outer HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7964505-GO-ND-D

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be accountable for own practice, as well as be able to challenge practice of others
• Take personal responsibility for self-development, NMC revalidation requirements, maintenance of own professional competence and awareness of current clinical and professional issues.
• Manage own time/diary by scheduling appointments/meetings/teaching to maximise the use of available resources
• Work proactively in creating an environment where change can be initiated, supported and evaluated
• Maintain clear and effective communication with a variety of individuals and groups both internally and externally
• Support the monitoring of compliance with NMC standards and SNA proficiencies
• Support the monitoring of compliance of NA preceptorship with CN framework (2017) and remaining up to date with new developments.

Job description Job responsibilities Be accountable for own practice, as well as be able to challenge practice of others Take personal responsibility for self-development, NMC revalidation requirements, maintenance of own professional competence and awareness of current clinical and professional issues. Manage own time/diary by scheduling appointments/meetings/teaching to maximise the use of available resources Work proactively in creating an environment where change can be initiated, supported and evaluated Maintain clear and effective communication with a variety of individuals and groups both internally and externally Support the monitoring of compliance with NMC standards and SNA proficiencies Support the monitoring of compliance of NA preceptorship with CN framework (2017) and remaining up to date with new developments.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor preparation in line with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment

Desirable

• PGDipEd

Experience

Essential

• Post registration clinical experience in adult nursing at Band 5 and 6
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Knowledge of Nursing Associate role, practice assessor and supervisors' role and competency assessment
• Ability to facilitate/teach at clinical level delivering evidence based practice
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate effective methods of implementing change

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic IT Skills - able to use Microsoft Office-Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching and facilitation methods
• Evidence of own personal/ professional development

Desirable

• Advanced IT Skills - able to use Microsoft Office-Excel

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good Interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy, patience to be able to guide preceptee through complex activities and tasks
• Flexible approach to development and change
• Effective leadership skills
• Innovative approach to problem solving, utilising reflective, critical thinking, decision-making, evaluation and feedback skills

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• Desire to enhance nurses' clinical skills and decision making
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to write records and evidence based documents

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Recognised qualification in Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor preparation in line with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment Desirable PGDipEd Experience Essential Post registration clinical experience in adult nursing at Band 5 and 6 Ability to work without direct supervision Knowledge of Nursing Associate role, practice assessor and supervisors' role and competency assessment Ability to facilitate/teach at clinical level delivering evidence based practice Excellent communication skills Desirable Demonstrate effective methods of implementing change Knowledge and Skills Essential Basic IT Skills - able to use Microsoft Office-Word and PowerPoint Knowledge of a variety of teaching and facilitation methods Evidence of own personal/ professional development Desirable Advanced IT Skills - able to use Microsoft Office-Excel Personal Attributes Essential Good Interpersonal skills Diplomacy, patience to be able to guide preceptee through complex activities and tasks Flexible approach to development and change Effective leadership skills Innovative approach to problem solving, utilising reflective, critical thinking, decision-making, evaluation and feedback skills Other relevant requirements Essential Desire to enhance nurses' clinical skills and decision making Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to write records and evidence based documents

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)