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We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 children’s nurse to join our team on our 24 bedded Medical and Respiratory children’s ward, 7E, on a 12-month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
Our hospital manages a large case load of children, many having complex conditions and needs. Our specialty services include, but are not limited to, complex respiratory conditions (including non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care, cystic fibrosis, empyema), diabetes, haematology, endocrine, neurology and general paediatrics.
The post holder will ensure family centred care is maintained, fostering positive relationships with children and their families. You will also work closely with full MDTs including consultants, physiotherapists, dieticians, general managers, pharmacists and specialist nurses including community teams
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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Use of IT systems.
- Planning and prioritisation.
- Ability to deal with challenging situations.
- Promoting wellbeing.
Desirable
- Ability to complete clinical audits.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of resource management
- Knowledge in education process of patients, families, students and other qualified/non qualified staff
- Awareness of working with children/families within a multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge of and experience of safeguarding children.
- Knowledge of trust values and ability to act in a way which upholds these.
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience working in an acute paediatric ward setting.
Desirable
- Experience working in a general paediatric and respiratory setting.
- Line management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in children’s nursing.
- Current NMC registration (Child)
- Mentorship qualification.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership course.
- Mentorship qualification.
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This advert is for Paediatric 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 Fixed term: 12 months (End date: 21-Jun-2027). The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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