Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse Paediatrics

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Staff Nurse to work as part of our team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

We require an enthusiastic Registered Children's Nurse to work within our dedicated, well established teams.

In this post the successful applicant will be working as part of the Paediatric Unit Team and will work within, Children's Assessment unit, Children's Ward, High Dependency Unit and Paediatric day surgery.

This will allow the post holder to gain experience nursing children with a wide range of conditions including Oncology patients as where we are a Level 1 POSCU. We have a designated HDU bay where we care for children with deteriorating conditions providing High dependency care. We also have a children's assessment unit and adolescent unit which will allow the successful candidate a wide range of experience.

We have a dedicated support network with a team of Practice Development Sisters providing both clinical support and a wide range of training and opportunities

Main duties of the job

• Delivering quality care to a wide range of children with various health and social concerns
• Working within policies and procedures to provide evidence based care
• Team working with the multidisciplinary team
• Prioritising clinical care
• Work collaboratively with the team leader
• Administer of medications
• Refer patents to other relevant agencies
• Attend meetings as required

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 382-SWC169-26
Job locations: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications/Training

• Essential: RSCN / Child Branch; Diploma in nursing; Evidence of continuing professional development for more experienced and 5 nurses; Mentorship or willingness to work towards when in post
• Desirable: Minimum 1 year experience; Degree; Paediatric Life Support training maintained and up to date; EPALS/APLS

Experience and knowledge

• Essential: Willingness to expand clinical role, IV training, venepuncture and cannulation; Experience of working autonomously delivering patient care; Experience of liaison with different agencies; Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures; Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment; Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures; Up to date knowledge regarding national / local guidelines in relation to Children's Services
• Desirable: Administration and Management of intravenous devices eg central lines, portacaths; Experience of children's community services; Knowledge of leadership and management

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Able to teach children, families and multi-disciplinary teams about the care of a child in the community and hospital; Computer literate; Ability to work with colleagues across health, education and social care settings; Able to prioritise workload; Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working across 7-day week and 24/7 operation as service needs require; Good time management
• Desirable: Teaching skills; Experience of mentorship

Values and Behaviours

• Essential: Caring and compassionate; Committed to further development of skills and knowledge; Positive, can do attitude; People centred; Team player

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Jillian Holmes, jillian.holmes1@nhs.net, 01253956808

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