Job summaryJoin our dynamic team across our spinal pathway as either a registered nurse on Ward E40 our spinal and neuro ward or as part of the team on our paediatric intensive care unit.
You will work alongside a supportive team, ensuring safe effective care is delivered to our patient group while gaining a multitude of new skills.
We offer professional development opportunities to enhance leadership, management, and advanced clinical skills. Nottingham Children's Hospital holds ANCC Pathway to Excellence accreditation--the only children's hospital in Europe with this distinction--reflecting our commitment to staff engagement, excellence, and innovation.
Main duties of the jobIn addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
This is a really exciting time to join NCH as we became the first Children's Hospital in Europe to achieve ANCC pathway to excellence accreditation in 2020 and received our re-accreditation in late 2025.
This makes NCH a really special place to work, not only does this show that we provide excellent care to patients and family's it is also recognition that we have fantastic teams, leadership at all levels and a huge array of development opportunity's.
As a registered nurse at Nottingham Children's Hospital, you will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
You will motivate colleagues, champion children's and families safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement.
Nottingham Children's Hospital will support you in your role and provide the relevant education, training and support for you to deliver high quality care.
About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
DetailsDate posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-8318401
Job locations: Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached detailed job description and person specification attachments, for further information relating to this vacancy.
The Band 5 Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care within the Children and Young Peoples Emergency Department (CYPED), ensuring that children, young people, and their families receive effective, patient-centred care in a busy and dynamic environment.
The post holder will be clinically competent in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for children and young people presenting with a wide range of illnesses and injuries. They will develop and maintain skills in paediatric emergency nursing, including the administration of medications, intravenous therapy, wound care, plastering and immobilisation, ECG acquisition, and the management of acutely unwell and injured patients, in line with departmental competencies and training.
The Band 5 Staff Nurse will recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns promptly to senior nursing and medical colleagues. They will contribute to safeguarding children and young people by identifying and reporting concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the effective running of the department by prioritising workload, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to patient flow and timely care delivery. They will participate in triage, assessment, and treatment processes as appropriate to their level of competence and experience.
The post holder will support the learning and development of student nurses, newly qualified staff, and colleagues, acting as a positive role model and contributing to a supportive learning environment. They will participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and competency assessment processes to ensure continued professional growth.
Throughout all aspects of the role, the Band 5 Staff Nurse will demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and accountability, working in partnership with children, young people, families, and colleagues to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Current level one NMC registration/Pre-pin due to qualify.
Desirable- Possession of mentor course or willingness to complete
ExperienceEssential- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
Desirable- Demonstrate evidence of a link role or involvement of project work
Communication skillsEssential- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates basic IT skills
- Awareness of own limitations and able to communicate these
Desirable- Demonstration of team working
Analytical and JudgementEssential- Ability to assess plan deliver and prioritise care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role
Desirable- Demonstrate knowledge of current NHS issues
Physical skillsEssential- Able to undertake manual handling and use medical equipment
Desirable- Evidence of moving and handling training
OtherEssential- Flexible and adaptable
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
Desirable- Understanding of the role of advocacy
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 name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: CYPED Matron, Leanne Dutton, leanne.dutton1@nhs.net, 07812278139
