Job summary
Full-Time/Part-Time
Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata

We are looking for an innovative, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Children's Nurse for a Senior Staff Nurse position on Children's Ward. This post is for a full time position and a part time position. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the trust values in all that they do and have experience in paediatric nursing. The role will require the successful candidate to work a range of long days, nights and weekends.

Children's ward is a 10 bedded children's ward with a co-located 3 bedded paediatric Assessment unit and a 4 bedded children's day ward.

Main duties of the job
To work as part of the senior staff nurse team on children's ward. responsibilities of the role include:

• taking charge on shift-assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients- Link nurse role- student assessor- participate in management duties- advocate for the needs of the ward- Ensure safe staff levels taking in to account skill mix and safe staffing ratios.

About us
The isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Our 2024-2029 ' Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.

Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
470-8240611-TSW
Job locations
Children's ward
St Mary's Hosptial
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin
• 1 st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or mentorship qualification)
• Demonstrate strong leadership/managerial knowledge and skills

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin
• 1 st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or mentorship qualification)
• Demonstrate strong leadership/managerial knowledge and skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
Children's ward
St Mary's Hosptial
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
Children's ward
St Mary's Hosptial
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward sister
Rachel Murphy
rachel.murphy41@nhs.net
01983534692

Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
470-8240611-TSW
Job locations
Children's ward
St Mary's Hosptial
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).