Registered Paediatric Nurse

Nhs Professionals Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Job summary

NHS Professionals seeks paediatric nurses to join their flexible bank for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth. The role requires paediatric nursing expertise and current NMC registration, with shifts offered across different wards to suit personal schedules.

You will work within the NHS Trust, delivering high-quality pediatric care, coordinating with the lead nurse, and supporting families. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 6 months paid Paediatric hospital experience in last 3 years
• Comply with NMC registration and current nursing practices
• Paediatric Nursing Degree required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Paediatric Lead
• Work with patients' families and carers to discuss care and condition
• Display analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Check and use equipment such as monitors and ventilators

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

Paediatric Nursing Degree

NMC Registration

Tools

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 5
Salary: £16.40 to £26.24 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-26-0305

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a paediatric nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add:

• Co-ordinating with the Paediatric Lead
• Working with patients' families and carers, to discuss the care and condition of the paediatric patient
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric hospital environment within the last 3 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• A Paediatric Nursing Degree

Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care: be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle: being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

For questions about the job, contact: Katy Curran, [e-mail]

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.