Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Paediatric trained nurse to join our enthusiastic team and friendly new purpose built department and become part of our supportive family.
If you are a Registered Children's Nurse with a positive attitude to ensuring children receive the best possible care, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Junior Sister/Charge nurse you will be expected to regularly lead the shift and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of the Unit manager.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and leadership skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment.
The post holder will be expected to work part of a 24/7 roster.
Please note that short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request.
Part-time post available.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment of a child's nursing requirements.
- Undertake the essential nursing assessment of the child, taking into account all the activities of daily living.
- Undertake triage and relevant risk assessments in order to inform the care needs of the child.
- Recognise the significance of the observations made and use these to develop an initial nursing assessment.
- Devise a plan of care, based on the nursing assessment, taking into account the medical prescription. Do this with the co-operation of the parent/guardian and the child, within the limitations set by their stage of development and medical condition.
- Review the effectiveness of the care provided, and where appropriate, initiates any action that may be required.
About Us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS7205509
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Paediatrics
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
- Registered Nurse Child (Level 1)
- MSPP or equivalent
- Level 3 Child Protection Training
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in acute paediatric healthcare environment
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience teaching students, staff & parents
Desirable
- Paediatric Emergency care experience
Essential
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team in written & spoken English
- Competency in IV drug administration & use of infusion devises
- Competency in accessing central lines.
- Knowledge of up to date paediatric nursing and NHS issues
- High Motivation and ability to motivate others
- Evidence based clinical knowledge
- Computer literate
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team and self motivate
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Ability to plan a rota
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non confrontational manner
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work within the Paediatric SDU to cover for sickness or annual leave
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to work within the Paediatric SDU to cover for sickness or annual leave
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Paediatrics
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Paediatrics
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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