Knowledge, skills and experience
*Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A-C, preferably including English and science, plus
*A levels (or equivalent), plus
*An approved diploma of higher education or degree in children's/paediatric nursing
*Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
*Experience of working with children or young people (not necessarily in a hospital setting)
*Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours
*Good communicator and good at picking up verbal and non-verbal clues about how children are feeling
*Calm in a crisis and good at handling people (including parents and carers) in distress
*Able to work as part of a team.
Please note that these are examples only and each job description is not an exhaustive list of requirements.