Registered Nurse - Paediatrics | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced paediatric registered nurse (Band 5) to join their team. The role emphasizes child-centered care and includes leadership responsibilities on the ward. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to high-quality care and mentoring abilities. Benefits include flexible hours, on-site nursery, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Free confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Experience in a general paediatric ward environment.
• Ability to lead in the absence of senior staff.
• Commitment to high-quality and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.
• Promote high-quality child/young person care.
• Support career development and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Commitment to patient-centered care

Mentoring skills

Education

Paediatric registered nurse, Band 5 level

Job description

Overview

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital team at the NNUH. We are part of a large children’s unit with a dedicated strategy and PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. Our hospital provides inpatient, ambulatory, emergency, neonatal and outpatient care across a broad range of paediatric specialties.

We are recruiting an experienced paediatric registered nurse (Band 5) to join the team and contribute to high-quality, child/young person and family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement practice conducive to high-quality child/young person and family-centred care.
• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership on the ward/department.
• Take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.
• Participate in delivering a safe, compassionate healthcare service and model NNUH’s PRIDE values.
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with Trust policy and professional bodies.
• Complete the mentorship preparation programme, act as a mentor and provide supervision to junior staff and other learners.
• Support in career development and contribute to safe and effective team functioning.

Requirements

• Paediatric registered nurse, Band 5 level (or equivalent) with motivation and experience in a general paediatric ward environment.
• Ability to lead in the absence of senior staff and to mentor others.
• Commitment to high-quality, safe and patient-centred care and alignment with PRIDE values.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• On-site Nursery and staff cafes with discounts
• Discounted gym memberships and pension scheme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics
• Wagestream—access up to 40% of pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service to NNUH Colney Lane
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• Support in career development and ongoing training

Important: This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025.