# Paediatric Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-staff-nurse/1ef81286-856e-47fa-963a-edf1b22559f3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-staff-nurse/1ef81286-856e-47fa-963a-edf1b22559f3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Hull - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 PRO RATA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 30 hours per week (part time) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T14:31:50.000Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull/Hull_University_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Paediatric_Staff_Nurse/Paediatric_Staff_Nurse-v8001563 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8001563?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hull.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Paediatric Staff Nurse wanted for our Paediatric High Dependency Unit to work weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and nights to meet the needs of the service We're looking for a keen enthusiastic nurse to join our busy or Paediatric High Dependency unit. The post would be suitable for someone with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience. We are currently one of only two stand alone PHDU's in the region. Paediatric High Dependency is a 4 bedded unit which cares for children from 0-16years requiring level 2 critical care. We offer a variety of experience and look after a range of specialties covering paediatric medicine and surgery and are well developed in our non-invasive ventilation support. ### Main duties of the job We work closely with the other Paediatric wards, the multidisciplinary team and with tertiary hospitals in the region to ensure children receive a high standard of care and effective treatment close to home. A positive and progressive attitude is required along with excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a small friendly team. Our philosophy is to work closely with families in a friendly environment with a commitment to the provision of high quality patient care. We have a very close knit team in paediatric medicine. All 3 areas work well together under one ward manager. Many staff choose to work a few shifts a month in one of the areas outside of their base ward as they like the variety, and opportunity to learn and to utilise different skills. This has resulted in a cohesive and friendly team who recognise each other's pressures and support each other. There are great development opportunities to suit your individual needs including. - In-house training/Skills passport - Access to regional critical care network training - EPLS - Level 1 and Level 2 Phdu course We are looking for people who are motivated to learn and have a desire to work as part of a dynamic team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. ## Job Details Paediatric Staff Nurse wanted for our Paediatric High Dependency Unit to work weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and nights to meet the needs of the service We're looking for a keen enthusiastic nurse to join our busy or Paediatric High Dependency unit. The post would be suitable for someone with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience. We are currently one of only two stand alone PHDU's in the region. Paediatric High Dependency is a 4 bedded unit which cares for children from 0-16years requiring level 2 critical care. We offer a variety of experience and look after a range of specialties covering paediatric medicine and surgery and are well developed in our non-invasive ventilation support. ## Job Description We work closely with the other Paediatric wards, the multidisciplinary team and with tertiary hospitals in the region to ensure children receive a high standard of care and effective treatment close to home. A positive and progressive attitude is required along with excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a small friendly team. Our philosophy is to work closely with families in a friendly environment with a commitment to the provision of high quality patient care. We have a very close knit team in paediatric medicine. All 3 areas work well together under one ward manager. Many staff choose to work a few shifts a month in one of the areas outside of their base ward as they like the variety, and opportunity to learn and to utilise different skills. This has resulted in a cohesive and friendly team who recognise each other's pressures and support each other. There are great development opportunities to suit your individual needs including. We are looking for people who are motivated to learn and have a desire to work as part of a dynamic team. ## Responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Good timekeeper - Physically able to perform nursing duties, including moving of patients and equipment - Ability to use own initiative ### Application Completion **Essential** - ALL sections of application form FULLY completed ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - RSCN/RN Diploma Child - Up to date NMC Registration - Teaching/Assessing/Mentorship Course - EPLS or Pils course **Desirable** - Critical Care Qualification - Leadership course - Degree ### Special Attributes and other **Essential** - Shows motivation in developing new skills - High level of interpersonal skills - Flexible and reliable ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - 2 years experience at Band 5 - Intravenous drug administration. - Central line competent **Desirable** - Experience in caring for level 2 paediatric patients ### Communication and Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards - Demonstrates knowledge in health and safety issues - Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice - Good communication - verbal/written - Be able to work on own initiative - Works well with in a team - Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality - Participate in standard setting and research projects - Evidence showing clinical and professional development - To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care - Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10314002) ## 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.