Barts Health NHS Trust
Paediatric Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Paediatric Nurses to join the Rainbow Centre for Children and Young People at Newham University Hospital.

We are looking for nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care to acutely unwell children and young people, and who are keen to further develop their leadership and clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to children and young people within an acute paediatric setting
• Act as a Band 6 nurse in charge, providing clinical leadership and supporting junior staff
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care
• Support and contribute to service development, quality improvement, and audit
• Act as a role model for professional practice, in line with Trust values and NMC standards
• Recognise personal limitations and escalate concerns appropriately

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8412177NUH
Job locations: Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, London, E13 8SL, United Kingdom

Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: RSCN / RN Child with current registration; Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent; Evidence of continued professional development; Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy; Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children
• Desirable: Educated to degree level or working towards it; Leadership course / development program; IT skills

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years experience at band 6 level within an acute paediatric setting
• Desirable: Orthopaedic surgical experience

Skills

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues; Ability to deal with difficult situations; Excellent organisational skills; Displays professional integrity and credibility; Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads

Personal and People Development

• Essential: Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure; Take responsibility for own learning; Responsible for own Individual performance Review; Lead, influence and motivate others

Communication

• Essential: Communicates in a manner consistent with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures; Communicates with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background, and preferred ways of communicating; Is appropriate to the purpose of the communication and the context; Encourages effective participation of all involved; Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication and modifies communication in response; Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times; Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of communication consistent with legislation, policies, and procedure

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, London, E13 8SL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Christina Amao, Christina.Amao3@nhs.net, 07889495554

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