Paediatric Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

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Paediatric Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

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Barts Health NHS Trust .

Job title:

Paediatric Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

(Band 6). Location: Royal London Hospital, London. Department: 7D Paediatric Assessment and Short Stay Unit (PASSU).

SummaryAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 nurse on 7D Paediatric Assessment and Short Stay Unit in the Royal London Children\''s Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. PASSU is a fast-paced area with a varied patient profile, providing high-quality nursing care for babies, children and young people under different specialties including General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology, Orthopaedics and General Paediatric Surgery. The ethos of the unit is working in partnership with the children and their families. The post holder will have opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, working closely with all multi-disciplinary team members. Staff are encouraged and given the opportunity to continue professional development through attendance on relevant courses with City, St George\''s and London South Bank Universities. Barts Health has a busy and demanding Children\''s service requiring staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and undertake shift work which will include nights and weekends.

ResponsibilitiesMain duties include providing clinical leadership to a designated nursing team to deliver the highest standard of individualised, family-centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

About UsBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading provider of healthcare. We are committed to improving services for patients and promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. Our WeCare values guide us in how we work together to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Details

Date posted: 22 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per annum inc

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference: 259-7438370RLH

Job locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Job Description and Person SpecificationThe essential and desirable qualifications and experience are listed below.

Qualifications

Essential:

RSCN / RN Child with current registration

Practice supervisor/Assessor

Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Educated to degree level or working towards it

Leadership course / development programme

Experience

Essential: Proven record of caring for children and young people with complex and long-term conditions

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to discuss complex matters

Proven ability to handle difficult situations

Excellent organisational skills

Personal and professional development

Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads

Displays professional integrity and credibility

Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure

Responsible for own Individual Performance Review

Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others

Disclosure and Additional InformationThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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 visa information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. The role may require a criminal records check where appropriate.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer detailsEmployer: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

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