Band 5 Children's Nurse

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a vibrant and dynamic team? The charitable Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth is looking for a Band 5 Registered Childrens Nurse to join our busy Paediatrics team. Our Paediatrics staff provide expert knowledge and services across the Hospital including Outpatients and our Urgent Care Centre.

Main duties of the job

Ideally you will have experience of working within Paediatrics in an acute hospital setting; Outpatients, Childrens Emergency or Urgent Care. Most of all you will have a passion to deliver excellent patient care across a diverse base of specialties as part of a small, welcoming and flexible team.

Main duties of this role include: providing high quality nursing care and supporting team members to maintain best practice to all patients and visitors whilst following hospital and departmental policies. The safety of self, colleagues, patients and visitors in the Emergency Department.

You'll be working in a fast-paced, innovative environment at Band 5 level. We see a wide variety of patients, from those with primary care issues in our Urgent Care Centre, This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and be part of an evolving and developing service.

About us

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.

Details

• Date posted: 21 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: B0263-26-0474
• Job locations: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 9NH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient admission and treatment at all times.
• To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Hospital approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines.
• Clinical leadership is paramount, to develop high standard of care for children/families. Within the confines of locally established clinical protocols and integrated care pathways assess, treat, transfer and discharge children from the Hospital setting.
• Facilitate a seamless service for children across care settings.
• In conjunction with the child and family, assess the most appropriate setting for the delivery of care.
• To be competent in the administration of medication
• Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.