Paediatric Staff Nurse

NHS; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in the UK is seeking a Paediatric Staff Nurse to deliver high standards of care to children and families. The role includes working collaboratively in a children ward, focusing on orthopaedic surgical care. Candidates must hold a Registered Children's Nursing qualification and be enthusiastic about providing excellent care. This full-time position involves shift work, with excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Strong team spirit

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with enthusiasm and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide care in a multidisciplinary environment for children.
• Knowledge of orthopaedic care and paediatric life support.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for children and families.
• Monitor and evaluate quality of care given for children.
• Liaise with other professionals for cohesive patient care.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Interest in Children's Orthopaedic Care

Education

Registered Children's Nursing Qualification (RN8 or RNC)

Assessors qualification (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 16 December 2025

We are seeking a motivated children's nurse to join our paediatric team, in delivering high standards of care to our children and their families. To make an impact you need to be enthusiastic, organised, with good communication skills and a genuine interest in children’s orthopaedic care. The post holder will initially work on Alice ward, whilst developing skills to work in both the paediatric pre‑op and paediatric clinics.

Alice Ward is a 16‑bedded children ward, caring for children requiring orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation. Our outpatient department runs both orthopaedic, pre‑op and medical clinics.

This is a 24hr post, working 12‑hour shifts both during the day, night and weekends.

The applicant must hold a Registered Children's nursing qualification (RN8 or RNC sub Part 1 of NMC register) to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the unit manager / ward sister you will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment, to ensure safe, individualised and effective care of children and their families and assist in the on‑going development of the paediatric unit, contributing to the continuity of good team spirit and high standards of nursing care.

Utilising the ward's resources to promote excellence in practice and promotes and expediting quality issues relevant to service delivery.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities – including our recently‑opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job responsibilities

• Be accountable and responsible for maintaining own nursing practice. The post‑holder will be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge in a variety of situations to determine direct patient care.
• Provide a high standard of nursing care, based on the assessment of care needs – in consultation with the patient, their relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of care given, regularly re‑assessing the needs of the child, in consultation with the child, family and the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with other professionals to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Formulate well‑planned discharges, ensuring effective liaison with the family, Trust Allied Health Professionals and community services.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the child, family, carers and staff, and uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Facilitate and maintain patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date for future reference and complies with the Data Protection Act, NMC Patient Record Keeping Guidelines, and prepares care plans to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
• Manage time effectively, ensuring patients are ready for planned procedures and staff receive adequate breaks during the working day and finish at the appropriate time.
• Ensure the safe delivery of medicines by the prescribed route adhering to national and Trust guidelines. Be able to calculate and administer paediatric drug dosages safely and accurately.
• Can recharge intravenous and epidural drug administration pumps, demonstrating the ability to recognise early signs of drug reaction, and the appropriate steps to be taken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RSCN /RN (Child)
• Assessors qualification (or willing to obtain)
• Paediatric Life support training

Experience

• Paediatric Nursing experience
• Orthopaedic experience

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of paediatric nursing
• Up to date knowledge of safeguarding

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.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata