Job summaryPlease do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.Are you interested in becoming part of a team that places the child and the family at the heart of all they do, if so, this may be the job for you. Skylark Ward is looking for a Registered Nurse; the individual would ideally hold the R.S.C.N. or R.N. Child Branch qualification but consideration will be given to nurses who have transferable knowledge and skills. You would be highly motivated, innovative and willing to rise to the challenges that Paediatric nursing demands.
Main duties of the jobWhy Apply? We are passionate about the care we give to babies, children and young people and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust
About us: Skylark Ward is a modern, purpose-built 26 bedded inpatient ward for babies, children and young people from 1 day old up to 16-18 years. We care for all different specialties including Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Young people with Mental Health Conditions and Ear, Nose and Throat speciality. We also have a 8 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit which is open Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 21:30.
The Role: This post is a rotational post working both day and night shifts; therefore flexibility with working hours is essential.
Professional Development: There would be an opportunity to rotate if you wish to work within the Neonatal Unit or Paediatric Area in Emergency Department.
An Excellent Location- the Trust is located close to Kettering Train Station which has direct links to London and other major cities.Our Trust has easy access to the A14 and M1.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.
UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum/pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number264-8182921-FAM
Job locationsUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree
Desirable- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
- Registered Children Nurse
KnowledgeEssential- Previous Healthcare Experience
Desirable- Commitment to continuing professional development - enthusiasm for learning
SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate with patients/families during stressful times
Person Specification
QualificationEssential- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree
Desirable- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
- Registered Children Nurse
KnowledgeEssential- Previous Healthcare Experience
Desirable- Commitment to continuing professional development - enthusiasm for learning
SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate with patients/families during stressful times
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Manager
Rachel Mahony
rachel.mahony1@nhs.net
01536492286
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum/pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number264-8182921-FAM
Job locationsUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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). 
