Paediatric Staff Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a Paediatric Staff Nurse to join its ENT Outpatients Nursing team. This fixed-term role lasts for nine months, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to professional development. The ideal candidate should be NMC registered with relevant experience in paediatrics. Competitive salary offered between £37,259 and £45,356 per annum. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant Clinical Experience in Paediatrics (dependent on length of service).
• Experience of working in a Paediatric Outpatient setting.
• Demonstrate ability to educate others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise workload without supervision.
• Support the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Commit to continued professional development within the Paediatric ENT specialty.

Skills

Microsuction competency

Experience with performing Skin Prick Tests (SPT)

Experience with paediatric patients who require dental procedures

Education

Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse

RN Child (or equivalent)

Relevant teaching course

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 18 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the Paediatrics ENT Outpatients Nursing team at the RNENT & EDH Hospitals, University College London Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can plan and organise their own workload without supervision and support the high delivery of nursing care. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have a commitment to their continued professional development within the Paediatric ENT speciality which is essential for the role. This is a fixed term position for 9 months.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse
• RN Child (or equivalent)
• Relevant teaching course

Experience

• Relevant Clinical Experience in Paediatrics (dependant on length of service)
• Experience of working in a Paediatric Outpatient setting

Skills and Abilities

• Microsuction competency a willingness to obtain this skill.
• Experience with performing Skin Prick Tests (SPT) willingness to obtain this skill.
• Experience with paediatric patients who require dental procedures.

Trust Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally, written and in electronic formats.

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrate ability to educate others
• Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Ability to treat everyone with whom you come into contact with dignity and respect.

Information Processing

• Ability to work with electronic patient records.

Specific Requirements

• Able to articulate and specify reasons for choosing to work in a Paediatric ENT Outpatient nursing team.

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

£37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7260-A

Job locations

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH