Experienced Staff Nurse - MacGregor Ward

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Experienced Staff Nurse for MacGregor Ward in a busy paediatric setting. You will deliver high-quality nursing care across acute and elective paediatric patients within a family-centred approach.

The role includes supporting junior staff, mentoring students, and taking charge of nursing shifts as required, with opportunities to work within a dynamic MDT alongside A&E staff and paediatric specialists to continually improve patient

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma/ Degree in paediatric nursing or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Paediatric BLS certification and APLS/EPALS training.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to children and young people.
• Manage assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based care for a group of infants and children.
• Deliver effective discharge planning by liaising with other professionals and agencies.
• Promote family-centred care and act as an advocate for children.
• Provide nursing care to high-dependency children during acute phases and stabilisation.
• Provide mentor support to students and participate in relevant training as per NMC standards.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Mentor role

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/ RNC/ R Children & Young Peoples Nurses

CPD

Paediatric BLS

APLS/EPALS

Leadership course

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Experienced Staff Nurse - MacGregor Ward

The closing date is 20 November 2026

We are looking for experienced innovative, motivated and passionate children's nurses who enjoy the challenges and excitement of a busy, acute general Paediatric Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit . Your remit would cover both our acute care and elective care patients giving a wide variety of opportunities.

As a team we are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and we are highly motivated, friendly and forward thinking. Our philosophy of 'Putting Children First' is at the heart of our approach to ensure that all Children and Young People's needs are met.

We work together as a multi-disciplinary team alongside our Clinicians, A &E team, Specialist Nurses, Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Paediatric Physiotherapists to facilitate a rich learning environment, maximising our knowledge and skills to provide the highest standard of care to children and their families.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of nursing care for infants, Children and Young People, within a family centered environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy.

To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters and Ward Manager, adhering to national and trust guidelines.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to take charge of any nursing shift as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job responsibilities

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to children and young people, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.

To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to a group of infants, children, young people & their families.

To deliver effective discharge planning of children, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required.

Promote family centered care and act as an advocate for children.

Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for patients and their families.

To provide nursing care to high dependency children during both the acute phase and when stabilised.

To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standards.

Provide escort in the transfer of children to other health care providers as required.

Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support.

Personal

To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with children of all ages and stages of development.

To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a team.

To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward team.

To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team.

To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies.

Professional

Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as required.

Deputise for Ward Manager and Clinical Sisters in their absence.

Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice withinthe ward environment.

To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy.

Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives.

Attend relevant internal and external training days.

Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3.

Strategic and Service Responsibility

Promote effective working relationships with all departments.

Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department.

Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team.

Governance Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the ward.

Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust level.

Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as required.

Carry out and evaluate personal research projects.

Actively participate in Clinical Supervision.

Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines.

Health & Safety In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures.

To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work.

Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and anyhazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work.

To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/ RNC/ R Children & Young Peoples Nurses
• Evidence of CPD
• Paediatric BLS
• APLS/EPALS
• Leadership course

Experience

• 12 months experience in acute paediatric nurses,
• PEWS Knowledge and Experience
• Safeguarding Knowledge and experience
• Recognisation of a deteriorating child

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time effectively
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept of family centred care
• Evidence of wide variety of clinical skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing issues & NHS priorities
• Willingness and ability to take charge of the ward

Personal Qualities

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Able to communicate at a variety of levels
• Demonstrate the trust values

Other

• Good work attendance record
• Able to change duties to meet requirements of the service

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.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust