Registered Paediatric Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Paediatric Nurse to work on Ward 1 at Queen's Hospital Burton.

We are seeking a motivated registered children's nurse to work within our Paediatric Ward.

We are an 8 bedded inpatient ward caring for a range of patients from 0-16 years of age. Ward 1 cares for patients with a wide range of medical, surgical and mental health needs. We also are a paediatric shared care unit for oncology patients from Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Alongside our inpatient beds we also run a surgical and medical day case 3 times a week. The day case area cares for a wide variety of patients from ENT surgery to allergy tests and regular infusions.

The post will involve a variety of shifts over a 7 days week including bank holidays, rotating between night and day shifts.

Informal visits are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Ward 1 has a committed philosophy of Family Centred Care where parents/carers are actively encouraged to be involved in their baby/child's care with support and education from the nursing staff.

Preferably applicants should hold RSCN or RN child branch qualification alongside relevant experience.

We will support you through a wide range of in-house study days and training, we work very closely with our clinical educators to enhance learning.

Applicants main duties:

• Care planning
• Patient observations using NPEWS
• Care of medical, surgical and mental health patients
• Medicine administration
• Risk assessing
• Safeguarding
• Family centred care

Closing Date: 26th August 2026

Interview Date: 09th September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration (revalidation where applicable

Desirable

• Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Communication

Essential

• Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates Openness, Excellence and Compassion
• Evidence of professional boundaries and accountability

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and re-prioritise workload
• Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action.