# Experienced Paediatric Nurse, Paediatric HDU / Critical Care Level II > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/experienced-paediatric-nurse-paediatric-hdu-critical-care-level-ii/41834017-d913-4e2d-8761-97a8a5da448c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/experienced-paediatric-nurse-paediatric-hdu-critical-care-level-ii/41834017-d913-4e2d-8761-97a8a5da448c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospitals Coventry - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-17T14:40:52.121Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Coventry/University_Hospitals_Coventry_Warwickshire_NHS_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8225793 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8225793?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred nursing care to infants, children and young people requiring enhanced care within a Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) / Level II Critical Care environment. The post holder will work as an experienced Band 5 practitioner, demonstrating a high level of clinical competence, professional accountability and confidence in caring for children with complex and acute healthcare needs. They will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. ### Main duties of the job - Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to children requiring Level II critical care / HDU support. - Undertake comprehensive assessment of the acutely unwell or deteriorating child and recognise changes in clinical condition promptly. - Demonstrate competence in the management of children requiring enhanced respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological monitoring and support. As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Management team, Paediatric Matron & Paediatric Lead Nurse. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role. Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. - Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team. - A competent practitioner, supervising/providing mentorship to a small number of learners or junior staff. - Responsible for co-ordination and clinical assessment of a group of patients, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and carers. - Participate in observations of care, audit and development of service to improve quality of care. - Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures. - Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data. - Manage expected clinical events/enquiries, requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort, ensuring referral to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g., in an unexpected event. - Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event. - Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. - Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Please see attached job description for further details. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct. - Able to apply evidence to practice. - Awareness of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development. **Desirable** - - An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. - An understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement. ### Experience **Essential** - - Recent post-registration acute paediatric clinical experience in a high dependency setting. ### Skills & abilities **Essential** - - Patient focused - Good communication skills. - IT skills. - Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. - Good management of own and others time - Able to use initiative and make decisions **Desirable** - - Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions. ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - - Current Professional Registration (RSCN)/Child Branch - Study at level 6 (Diploma/Degree) - First level degree or willingness to undertake. - Completion of Preceptorship Programme. - Teaching and Assessing qualification. **Desirable** - - Evidence of continuous professional development. - HDU Qualification or willingness to undertake - Completion on European Advanced Life Support (EPALS) training, or willingness to undertake ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) - Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience ## Documents - [candidate information (pdf, 880.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534934) - [welcoming disabled candidates (pdf, 472.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534935) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 632.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534937) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.