Band 6 Paediatric Nurse

Athona Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse for a full-time locum position in Chadwell Heath. The role focuses on improving the quality of life for children through compassionate care. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The position offers an hourly rate of £30.00 and is set to run until January 30, 2026. If this role matches your experience, apply today!

Benefits

Industry-leading in-house revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience as an RSCN or RNC.
• Experience in community paediatric nursing is preferred.
• Candidates must be on the DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care to children and young people in their homes.
• Work as part of a dedicated community paediatric nursing team.
• Improve quality of life and reduce hospital admissions.

Skills

IV therapy

Central line management

Venepuncture

Oncology care

Wound care

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Paediatric Nurse
Specialty: Community Paediatrics
Band / Grade: Band 6
Location: Chadwell Heath, RM6
Salary: £30.00 per hour (gross, full rate)

Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to work with an NHS Trust in Chadwell Heath. This full-time locum position is based in a Community Paediatric Nursing Service, with proposed working hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
The role is set to begin as soon as possible and will run until 30/01/2026, offering an hourly rate of £30.00 (gross, full rate). Please note that this position is inside IR35.

What sets this role apart is the chance to work within a dedicated community paediatric nursing team, delivering compassionate care to children and young people in their homes—improving quality of life and reducing hospital admissions.

To be eligible, you must have at least 2 years post-qualification experience as an RSCN or RNC, and clinical skills in IV therapy, central line management, venepuncture, oncology care, and wound care. Experience in community paediatric nursing is preferred.
Candidates must be on the DBS Update Service, fully compliant as soon as possible due to the urgency of the role, and have 3 years of employment references on file. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are also required.

Why work with Athona?
We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on taking great care in every candidate we place. Our team of experts are always on hand to support you.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme

Interested in applying?
If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss the details.

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