Job summary
- Main area
- Women's and Children's Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Fixed Term/Secondment also available
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-D-10460
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £32,602 - £48,778 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Children's Outpatient Department, WACS
Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Children’s Outpatient Department.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, holistic care to children and their families, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
This role includes both direct patient care and essential general duties, supporting the team in providing exceptional care.
We currently have two opportunities:
0.40 WTE - substantive post
0.50 WTE - Fixed Term Contract ending 31st October 2025
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Paediatric Staff Nurse is a key role in providing safe, effective, and family-centred care to children and young people in the outpatient department.
The nurse performs essential procedures like phlebotomy and allergy skin prick testing, adhering to evidence-based practices and Trust guidelines. They manage respiratory conditions such as asthma, offering monitoring, treatment, and support to both patients and families.
Effective communication is central to the role, ensuring children and their families are informed about clinic schedules, procedures, and care plans while offering emotional support.
The nurse maintains a child-friendly, clean, and safe environment, adhering to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols to reduce infection risks. They also support the transition from paediatric to adult services in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In leadership, the nurse acts as a senior member of the clinical team, deputising for the Senior Sister and assisting in implementing new policies and procedures to improve care.
They identify clinical risks, report incidents, and contribute to service improvements. Collaboration with consultants, administrative staff, and the multidisciplinary team is essential for coordinated patient care.
The nurse ensures accurate documentation and follows safeguarding procedures, staying updated with child protection policies. Managing departmental resources, including stock and supplies, is part of the role, alongside supporting the Trust’s sustainability and financial goals.
Education and staff development are integral, as the nurse contributes to the induction and supervision of junior staff and students, fostering a supportive learning environment. They also engage in personal professional development through revalidation and performance reviews.
The nurse supports the delivery of services across multiple locations, contributing to staffing and recruitment efforts to maintain safe staffing levels. They align with the Trust’s strategic objectives to improve children’s health and well-being.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- RN Child (RSCN) / RN Adult
Desirable criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Children’s Nursing
- EPLS
- PILs (Paediatric Intermediate Life Support)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Child safeguarding
- An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and transition of care
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a paediatric setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Denise Bull
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 217726
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365233
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