Senior Nurse (Paediatrics)

TN United Kingdom; South Molton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Band 6 Children's Nurse within a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider. This role involves delivering exceptional care in a dynamic paediatric unit, supporting children with various health conditions. Join a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and inclusivity, offering professional development and a range of benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Discount Services

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric nursing, particularly in inpatient settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to children and young people.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Patient Care

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Children's Nurse to join our friendly team within the Northern area at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for hours per week.

We are a bedded general Paediatric Unit that consists of inpatient beds, 4 CAU and 2 HDU beds, providing care to a range of conditions such as mental health, surgical, ortho, respiratory, and metabolic.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses, Paediatric Consultants, and a range of Clinical Nurse Specialists, all supported by the Ward Manager and Paediatric Matron. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service for children and young people and benefits from having a Paediatric Clinical Educator and Paediatric Mental Health Liaison Nurse.

Working hours per week

To be confirmed.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Gemma Hayes, Paediatric Ward Manager

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over [number], staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than [number], people, cover more than [number] square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services as we continue our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will work together to develop and support you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. It might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to a wide range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliances from major retailers. Other benefits include:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including our OFSTED-rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role interests you, we would love to hear from you.