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Registered Nurse For Children's Services


Location
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
24 Aug 2026
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Job overview

Please do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.

Are you interested in becoming part of a team that places the child and the family at the heart of all they do, if so, this may be the job for you. Skylark Ward is looking for a Registered Nurse; the individual would ideally hold the R.S.C.N. or R.N. Child Branch qualification but consideration will be given to nurses who have transferable knowledge and skills. You would be highly motivated, innovative and willing to rise to the challenges that Paediatric nursing demands.

Main duties of the job

Why Apply? We are passionate about the care we give to babies, children and young people and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust About us: Skylark Ward is a modern, purpose-built 26 bedded inpatient ward for babies, children and young people from 1 day old up to 16-18 years. We care for all different specialties including Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Young people with Mental Health Conditions and Ear, Nose and Throat speciality. We also have a 8 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit which is open Monday – Sunday 09:00 – 21:30. The Role: This post is a rotational post working both day and night shifts; therefore flexibility with working hours is essential.

Professional Development: There would be an opportunity to rotate if you wish to work within the Neonatal Unit or Paediatric Area in Emergency Department.

An Excellent Location- the Trust is located close to Kettering Train Station which has direct links to London and other major cities. Our Trust has easy access to the A14 and M1.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

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

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with patients/families during stressful times

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous Healthcare Experience

Desirable

  • Commitment to continuing professional development - enthusiasm for learning

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Diploma/Degree

Desirable

  • Mentor Qualification
  • Leadership Qualification
  • Registered Children Nurse

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This advert is for Registered Nurse For Children's Services with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.

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