Job overview
If you're due to qualify as a Registered Children's Nurse in 2026, East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust could have the perfect opportunity for you!
As one of the three largest NHS hospital groups in the East of England, we offer the chance to work with a diverse range of patients in a supportive and dynamic environment.
We have strong partnerships with the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Cambridge and are proud to be a founding member of the Eastern Academic Health Science Network, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and learning.
Our purpose-built Children's Emergency Department features:
- 2 paediatric resuscitation bays
- 6 major treatment spaces
- A 10-bed Children's Assessment and Decision Unit
In addition, our current 20-bed Children's Acute Ward will soon relocate to a brand-new two-storey facility, incorporating a dedicated Day Services Unit and expanded community children's services.
We are offering a 12-month rotational programme across both acute and community paediatric services, commencing in October 2026. This exciting opportunity will provide valuable experience across a range of paediatric settings, helping you build a strong foundation for your nursing career.
To be considered, applicants will be required to complete a full application, including a personal statement, and participate in a formal interview and assessment process.
Main duties of the job
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, our values are Include, Respect and Improve. We encourage all applicants to familiarise themselves with these values and demonstrate how they align with their own practice throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Your personal and professional development is important to us - we offer preceptorship, 1:1 support and teaching, peer support, networking to support all nurses promoting a culture of inclusion, innovation, and compassion
We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, we’ll support you. If you just want to stay in your role, that’s fine too. We’ll help you be the best you can be.
We welcome applicants from students who have been on placement with ENHT and those that have not.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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This advert is for Newly Registered Children's Nurse (Students qualifying 2026) with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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