Childrens / Paediatric Nurse - St Francis Ward

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Paediatric Nurse (Band 5) for St Francis Ward in Aylesbury. The role is permanent with flexible working patterns including full-time, part-time and job share.

Salary ranges from £32,073 to £39,043 per year, pro rata for part-time, on-site employment with NHS benefits and opportunities for professional development. The post requires paediatric training and registration, adherence to the NMC code, and involvement in promoting health, safety and

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision.
• Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct.
• Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.

Responsibilities

• For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.
• If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Skills

NMC code of conduct

Caseload management

Safe clinical environment

Education

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Nurse

Job description

Job summary

The National Spinal Injuries Centre is a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury - a centre that's life-changing for everyone who comes into contact with it and the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.

St Francis Ward provides 9 beds for children (1-18 years) with spinal cord injury (SCI) from across the UK and the opportunity for you to further develop your experience and skills within a unique, supportive and inspiring children's unit delivering specialist rehabilitation care. You will work closely with colleagues based in the National Spinal Injuries Unit and the acute Paediatric Service to deliver holistic care to meet the needs of children with SCI and their families. You must be a Paediatric trained Nurse for this position.

Please Note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Supervise the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated according to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
• Ensure planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the child and their parents / guardians.
• Ensures plans of care are updated as appropriate.
• Ensures arrangements for the admission, transfer and discharge of children are made safely and effectively in line with Trust policies.
• Advise on health promotion and the prevention of illness.
• Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and take appropriate action.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Closing date: 04 November 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, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 434-CR7807348-C

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
• Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care

Desirable

• Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
• Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Paediatric Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Post qualification experience in relevant speciality

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.

Employer contact details

Ward Sister - St Francis Ward, Sara O'Shea, [e-mail], 01296315806

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. 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.