Department: Children’s Services, unplanned care
Band 6, £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, pro rata,
Fixed term until 24 May 2026 to cover maternity leave.
Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Are you an enthusiastic, caring, and ambitious registered children’s nurse? Are you motivated to develop yourself and your colleagues to deliver quality care? If so, we would love to have you join our team! We collaborate with medical staff, allied health professionals, support staff, and play therapists to provide dynamic, high-quality, family-centred care to children, young people, and babies.
In this Band 6 role, you'll have the opportunity to shine as a leader in a supportive and nurturing environment. You'll be at the forefront of driving improvements in care while mentoring and supporting junior colleagues in an acute clinical setting. We're on the lookout for someone who is not only competent and caring but also courageous and compassionate, with the proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date 20 August 2025
Provide holistic care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Support the ward manager in the daily running of the ward.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in staff development, training, and performance reviews.
Promote effective communication and leadership within the team.
Ensure compliance with local and national policies and guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard the welfare of children.
Participate in clinical audits, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Act as a role model and contribute to the development of the ward.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their dedication to continuous professional development. We hold high expectations for our staff and are deeply passionate about career progression. With the unwavering support of our dedicated Paediatric Practice Development team, we are confident that we have much to offer any candidate who joins us. We are committed to nurturing your ongoing development by providing access to relevant courses and in-house training.
Some Examples Of Training/courses Available
High Dependency course
PILS/EPLS
Assessor/supervisor training
Appraisal training
Caring for children with diabetes or cancer
Skills training (Venepuncture/cannulation, NGT, central line, tracheostomy, etc)
Ward 4: Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)
Ward 4 is open 24 hours a day, has 16 PAU beds that flexes capacity to meet the ever-changing needs of our children. We offer access to expert, evidence based and family centred assessment, treatment, and care on a short stay basis.
Ward 5
Is an Inpatient ward with 22 bed spaces offering Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedic care for 0–16-year-olds. The Ward offers every opportunity for the successful applicant to progress and develop, offering the necessary training courses which provide the skills and competencies to care for children requiring high dependency nursing.
We are committed to consistently prioritising patient experience in all aspects of our care, and we are actively pursuing new initiatives to further enhance this focus. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Philippa (Pip) Cullen-Prince Job title: Senior Sister Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01908 996588
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the Paediatric Unit please contact Senior Sister Philippa (Pip) Cullen-Prince or Elizabeth (Wadzanai) Muchopa on 01908 996588 or via email:
[email protected] or
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