Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse to work on Puffin Ward at the Royal Derby Hospital.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated registered children's nurses to work within our Paediatric Ward.
The ward is set up with up to 31 beds caring from 0-18 years both medical, surgical and mental health.
The post will involve a variety of shifts over a 7 days week including bank holidays, rotating between night and day shifts.
Discussion surrounding working hours will be had at interview.
Main duties of the job
Our paediatric department provides inpatient paediatric services for 0-18 years.
The department has a committed philosophy of Family Centred Care where parents/carers are actively encouraged to be involved in their baby/child’s care with support and education from the nursing staff.
We care for a range of conditions, medical surgical and mental health. Currently, we have 24 beds opened up to 31 if demand requires. We work closely with the emergency department.
Applicants must hold RSCN or RN child branch qualification & should hold RSCN qualification and have paediatric experience.
We will support you through a wide range of in-house study days and training, we work very closely with our clinical educators to enhance learning.
Applicants main duties:
- Care planning
- Observations
- Care of medical, surgical and mental health patients
- Medicine administration
- Risk assessing
- Safeguarding
- Family centred care
Closing date of applications: 08th July 2026
Interview date: 22nd July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Responsibility & Accountability Contributes to decision making
- Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
- Contributes to clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
Desirable
- Understands safe/ safer staffing
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration & (revalidation requirements if not newly qualified)
Desirable
- Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
- paediatric qualification or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leading a team/leadership skill gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical area/speciality
- Evidence of teaching/nurturing
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This advert is for Registered Paediatric Nurse with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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