Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover starting April 2025)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6141-A
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Paediatric Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
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Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse- 12 months maternity leave cover/ Secondment.
Join our Paediatric Team at our state-of-the-art hospital in the heart of central London. The ward is a busy multi-speciality ward with 15 acute beds, 4 of which are designated High dependency beds.
You will be based on the Paediatric ward but may also work within the Paediatric directorate.
We are looking for Registered Children’s Nurses, or Adult Nurses with at least 6 months post qualified paediatric and/or adolescent experience. You will be motivated, enthusiastic and with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Working within this rewarding and varied environment will enhance your experience and professional development. UCH are committed to providing educational opportunities and development for nurses at every level. You will benefit from the support of a visible management team and a dedicated team of ward-based Nurse Educators. We offer a competitive salary with inner London weighting, generous annual and study leave and the possibility of flexible working.
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience in the care of acute paediatrics, with ages ranging from neonates up to adolescents, including specialities such as Rheumatology, Haematology, Gastroenterology, Endocrine, Adolescent Mental Health, and Surgical Specialities. The ward also works closely with the day-care and oncology teams, and with the neonatal unit preparing chronically unwell babies for discharge
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Child (or equivalent)
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally, written and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Service improvement
Essential criteria
- Understands importance of research and evidence based practice
Quality
Essential criteria
- Understanding of importance of quality, audit and standards
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
- Allan Watkins
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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