Paediatric Staff Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a dynamic part-time Band 5 Paediatric staff nurse for the Jungle Ward at St George's Hospital. The role involves caring for children aged 0-18 with varied medical conditions, requiring strong communication skills and some paediatric day care experience. The candidate should have an RN Child qualification and be committed to the ward's development. This is a permanent position with a salary between £37,259 and £45,356, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a specialization in Children.
• Experience with paediatric care is necessary.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to children and their families in the ward.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the development of the paediatric day care service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in paediatric day care

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

RN Child

Degree (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

Jungle Ward is the Paediatric Day Care department at St Georges Hospital. It is a growing vibrant department caring for children from 0 – 18 years with many varied and complex medical and surgical disorders. This busy department needs a dynamic and flexible part‑time Band 5 Paediatric staff nurse to complete the team. The successful applicant will enjoy affecting change and progression as the service continues to grow and develop. You will work as part of an extended multidisciplinary team and care for children and their families undergoing a variety of surgical and medical procedures while understanding the importance and philosophy of Day Care. St George’s is a large teaching hospital with many opportunities to expand knowledge and experience and offers many relevant courses.

Main duties

The description of duties is the same as in the Job summary – see above.

About us

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education and training of our 17 000‑strong workforce.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum pro rata incl inner hcas

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Job location

St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW170QT

Job description

Jungle Ward is the Paediatric Day Care department at St Georges Hospital. It is a growing vibrant department caring for children from 0 – 18 years with many varied and complex medical and surgical disorders. This busy department needs a dynamic and flexible band 5 Paediatric staff nurse to complete the team. The successful applicant will enjoy affecting change and progression as the service continues to grow and develop. You will work as part of an extended multidisciplinary team and care for children and their families undergoing a variety of surgical and medical procedures while understanding the importance and philosophy of Day Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• RN child

Qualifications – Desirable

• degree

Good communication skills – Essential

• goos written and spoken english

Good communication skills – Desirable

• english qualification

Experience – Essential

• some experience of paediatric day care

Experience – Desirable

• 1 yrs post reg experience

Safeguarding – Essential

• evidence of safeguarding knowledge

Safeguarding – Desirable

• safeguarding levcel 3

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW170QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)