Children's Staff Nurse

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking passionate Band 5 Nurses to join the Starlight Paediatric Ward. In this role, you will deliver high-quality care to children aged 0–16, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include evaluating patient care, documenting details, and supporting care programs. This role offers opportunities for growth and training. The ideal candidates will have a qualification as a Band 5 Nurse and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Support from Practice Development Nurse

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Band 5 Nurse.
• Experience in paediatric nursing is preferred.
• Willing to participate in training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and clinical colleagues.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Document patient details to required standards.

Skills

Passion for delivering high-quality care

Teamwork and collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Qualified Band 5 Nurse

Job description

Overview

Starlight Paediatric Ward is seeking 3 Band 5 Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality care to children and young people in our local community. The Homerton is an 18-bed unit providing holistic care for babies, children, and young people aged 0–16, with an emerging pathway for 16–17-year-olds. We care for children with a wide range of medical conditions, day cases, and some emergency surgery. Our unit offers HDU care for deteriorating patients prior to transfer if intubation and ventilation are required. We regularly support children with learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health conditions, and we provide training to help you develop your skills in these areas.

We are proud of Homerton Hospital’s recent attainment of the highest rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and our Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and clinical colleagues within children and families’ services and the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Access support from the Practice Development Nurse and Practice Facilitator to plan your professional development.
• Support care programmes and care pathways, and assist senior nurses in achieving service objectives.
• Liaise appropriately with all members of the MDT to promote effective teamwork and participate in MDT meetings.
• Document all patient details to the required standard in relation to admission, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care using the appropriate systems.

Working Arrangements

• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Role: Band 5 Nurse in a paediatric setting.
• This vacancy includes training opportunities to help you grow and progress in your career.

Requirements / Notes

• Please note – this vacancy is not suitable for Overseas Registered Nurses required to take the OSCE exam.
• The position is open to applicants qualified as Band 5 Nurses.

Interviews and Visits

• We welcome informal visits so you can meet members of the team.
• Interviews will be held face to face.

About the Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. The Trust manages services at St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. The Trust is committed to inclusion and the Fair Recruitment Standards, and all staff are encouraged to embody the Trust values. Homerton is proud to be listed among HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work.

Additional Information

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment(s) on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026.