Paediatric Nurse - Band 6

St Elizabeth's College; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

St Elizabeth's Centre in Hertfordshire is seeking a Paediatric Nurse to join our team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people with epilepsy and complex needs, while supporting families across home and education settings.

You will work closely with clinicians, therapists and educators to plan and review care, ensuring wellbeing and safety for all individuals in our integrated care model.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration.
• Experience supporting children or young adults with epilepsy and/or complex medical needs.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• A compassionate communicator who builds trust with children and families.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a small, supportive team.
• Committed to empowering families and promoting the rights and wellbeing of children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly 3 days a week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Support seizure management and the safe administration of rescue medication.
• Work alongside families, carers, and staff teams to develop and review care and emergency plans.
• Collaborate with neurologists, therapists, and educators to support individual development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to care planning, record-keeping, and continuous improvement of our nursing service.
• Offer guidance, training, and emotional support to families and support staff.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Independent worker

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Paediatric Nurse - Band 6

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Salary: Band 6 - £25,073 - £29,383 per annum (pro rata salary based on 22.5 hours per week)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, flexible to meet the needs of the service

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want a role where your expertise, compassion and curiosity truly matter?

Following continued growth and internal development across St Elizabeth's, we are expanding our teams and welcoming new colleagues to support our vibrant and diverse community.

About Us

Nestled in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside St Elizabeth's is more than a care and education provider - we're a thriving, values-led community built on compassion, aspiration, collaboration and joy. We work closely with families, carers, educators and healthcare professionals to make sure every young person we support gets the care, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.

With on-site education, residential care and a multidisciplinary health agency - including specialist nursing, therapies, psychology, and positive behaviour support - we offer a unique, integrated model that supports individuals across every stage of life.

We're now looking for a Paediatric Nurse who shares our values of compassion, respect, and empowerment to join our friendly and dedicated team.

The Role

As a Paediatric Nurse, you'll play a vital part in providing specialist, person-centred nursing care to children and young adults with epilepsy and other complex needs.

You’ll work collaboratively across the home and educational settings - supporting staff teams and families to understand and manage epilepsy safely, confidently, and with reassurance.

What You’ll Do

• Work flexibly 3 days a week, Monday - Friday (days to be agreed), 9am - 5pm
• Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Support seizure management and the safe administration of rescue medication.
• Work alongside families, carers, and staff teams to develop and review care and emergency plans.
• Collaborate with neurologists, therapists, and educators to support individual development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to care planning, record-keeping, and continuous improvement of our nursing service.
• Offer guidance, training, and emotional support to families and support staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid NMC registration
• Experience supporting children or young adults with epilepsy and/or complex medical needs
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• A compassionate communicator who builds trust with children and families.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a small, supportive team.
• Committed to empowering families and promoting the rights and wellbeing of children with disabilities.

Why Join St Elizabeth’s?

• A genuinely rewarding role where you can see the difference your care makes every day.
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are also a Disability Confident and Investors in People employer.

St Elizabeth's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Please note: We are not located on a public transport route. Access to personal transport is helpful.