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We are looking for a Band 6 paediatric nurse to work within our Surgical Children’s wards at The Royal London Hospital.
7F specialise in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, providing a continuation of care service for children following surgery and long term chronic illness. Additionally, we are lucky enough to be one of a few centres offering spinal surgery to our patients, with our dedicated spinal team. We have an enhanced monitoring bay for our patients that require it. This area looks after the acts as an intermediary between the wards and the Paediatric Critical Care Unit. Across 7F Emphasis is placed on multi-disciplinary working to ensure holistic care of the highest quality.
These areas are part of a versatile and dynamic service. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be adaptable. You will be able to learn and develop new skills and knowledge through the availability of a variety of training opportunities. We will help you to develop through a supportive team working, access to a wide range of university modules including the High Dependency course, Evidence Based Orthopaedic Care as well as the paediatric in house trauma study days and APLS.
You will have the opportunity to develop your managerial and leadership skills, by taking a role in supporting the ward manager to develop services, manage the day to day running of the ward and be involved in the management of a team of staff.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised family centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- • Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- • Takes responsibility for own learning
- • Responsible for own Individual Performance Review
- • Lead, influence and motivate others
Experience
Essential
- • Experience at band 5 within an acute paediatric setting
Desirable
- • Orthopaedic and surgical experience
Qualifications
Essential
- • RSCN / RN Child with current registration
- • Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
- • Evidence of continued professional development
- • Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- • Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children
- • Competent in IV administration
Desirable
- • Educated to degree level or working towards it
- • Leadership course / development programme
- • HDU course
- • IT skills
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This advert is for Junior Sister/ Charge nurse with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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