Job Summary
RN CHILD / RSCN STAFF NURSE BAND 5.
FULL/PART TIME TEMPORARY 12 MONTH POSITION FOR QUALIFIED NURSING STAFF ON RIVERBANK, WORCESTER ROYAL HOSPITAL - CQC rated as GOOD.
We also welcome student nurses who are within 9-12months from obtaining their UK NMC pin, to apply for the advertised job role.
Are you a childrens nurse looking for temporary full/part time hours and the opportunity to work as part of our friendly, dynamic and innovative multi professional team where your special skills will be recognised?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join us on our 35 bedded ward caring for babies, children and young people with a variety of medical and surgical needs.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants who wish to deliver the highest standard of holistic care to these children and young people and their families.
In return we encourage new ideas and ways of working within a supportive environment. In addition, you will enhance and develop skills and knowledge in a wide range of clinical areas with the benefit of an established induction programme and preceptorship if needed.
For informal enquires or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rebecca Magan on01905 760588 alternatively email
Main duties of the job
Using your clinical experience and skills you will work with your team as a named nurse to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
Acting with compassion you will put patients at the centre of all you do.
You will communicate effectively with patients and their carers regarding their care and educate patients where there is a need.
You will communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care.
You will show commitment to sustaining and developing your clinical competence and professional awareness.
You will provide supervision, support and education to unqualified staff and students.
This role will require you to work variable hours in order to fulfil the needs of the ward.
You will show courage by embracing new ways of working and doing the right thing by the people you care for, including speaking up when you have concerns.
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
28 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0681
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Role Details
You will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
You will safeguard vulnerable children and young people.
You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff.
You will educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified, including information on adopting a healthier lifestyle.
You will complete patient documentation correctly.
You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for developing and sustaining your own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required.
You will contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department.
You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
You will participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy.
You will maintain a safe clean ward environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission and document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.
You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, reporting problems to the appropriate manager.
In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.
Other Job Requirements:
You will rotate between Riverbank Childrens Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unt
Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment.
Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early, late, night shifts over 7 days of the week.
Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives.
You may be asked to assist other departments where 0-17 year olds presents on an ad hoc basis and with support.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Role Details
You will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
You will safeguard vulnerable children and young people.
You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff.
You will educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified, including information on adopting a healthier lifestyle.
You will complete patient documentation correctly.
You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for developing and sustaining your own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required.
You will contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department.
You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
You will participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy.
You will maintain a safe clean ward environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission and document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.
You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, reporting problems to the appropriate manager.
In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.
Other Job Requirements:
You will rotate between Riverbank Childrens Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unt
Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment.
Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early, late, night shifts over 7 days of the week.
Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives.
You may be asked to assist other departments where 0-17 year olds presents on an ad hoc basis and with support.
Person Specification
Essential
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Able to record and deal with facts, figures and information accurately.
- Able to follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
- Effective communicator both written and verbal.
- Able to problem solve and be flexible to change in demands of service.
- Ability to mentor and provide effective support to healthcare assistants and students.
- Ability to use technology as required to the role.
- Ability to identify and manage risk.
- Determination and tenacity in challenging situations.
- Ability to identify personal development needs.
Desirable
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in speciality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on sub part 1 of the professional register.
Desirable
- Registered Children's Nurse.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- NMC Code, its application to practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour.
- The 6 Cs Compassion in Practice.
- The NHS Constitution and our values and behaviours.
- Understanding of the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice including clinical audit and research.
- Knowledge of patient safety initiatives, strategies and risk management.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing education in speciality for more experienced Band 5 nurses.
- Can demonstrate a specific interest in children and young peoples nursing.
- Will require a specific speciality related qualification/equivalent experience related to the post or willingness to work towards within 18 months of qualification.
Desirable
- Experience as working on a childrens ward or paediatric assessment unit.
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in children and young peoples nursing.
Person Specification
Essential
- Evidence of continuing education in speciality for more experienced Band 5 nurses.
- Can demonstrate a specific interest in children and young peoples nursing.
- Will require a specific speciality related qualification/equivalent experience related to the post or willingness to work towards within 18 months of qualification.
Desirable
- Experience as working on a childrens ward or paediatric assessment unit.
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in children and young peoples nursing.
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.
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.
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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