Staff Nurse - Acorn Unit

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RSCN Band 5 nurse to join their vibrant team. This role offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally. With a focus on flexible working and a commitment to diversity, you will provide exceptional care to young patients in a state-of-the-art facility. The organization values its staff and promotes a culture of inclusion and respect. If you're passionate about pediatric care and looking for a role that champions your development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Buddy system for new staff

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Child Health with current registration is essential.
• Degree level education or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective care to patients aged 0-16 in a pediatric ward.
• Ensure the highest standard of individualized care in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Professional integrity and credibility

Adaptability to changing workloads

Caring for pediatric patients

Education

RSCN / RN Child with current registration

Educated to degree level or working towards it

Preparation for mentorship course

Job description

Job summary

If you want to work in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment then this job is for you. We are looking for energetic and dedicated RSCN band 5 to join our team.

We offer training and development opportunities in order for you to further develop and grow in your professional career. Your health and wellbeing matter to us, therefore, we offer flexible working that allows you to balance life's demands and an environment that foster appreciation and respect.

We have a focus group that provides all new staff with an allocated buddy for ongoing support for your first year on the ward. Here on acorn ward, we champion diversity and inclusion, where you can be yourself and where all staff is treated fairly.

Acorn pediatric ward has a 24-bed acute medical facility, providing the highest quality care to patients 0-16 years old. We work in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team for effective outcomes for all our service users.

We ensure that our trust values are embedded in our day-to-day work.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective care to patients 0-16 years old within a paediatric acute inpatient ward. Ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised care is given to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. The post holder will ensure that they maintain professionalism at all times and that cer is provided utilising our WeCare values.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-7042120WXH-A

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

Job description Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RSCN / RN Child with current registration

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or working towards it
• Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Paediatric experience within an acute paediatric setting

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children
• Evidence of continued professional development

Skills Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Displays professional integrity and credibility
• Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
• Sufficient skills and knowledge in caring for pediatric patients in an acute ward setting

Other Essential

• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own learning
• Lead, influence and motivate others
• Role model

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RSCN / RN Child with current registration

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or working towards it
• Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Paediatric experience within an acute paediatric setting

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children
• Evidence of continued professional development

Skills Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Displays professional integrity and credibility
• Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
• Sufficient skills and knowledge in caring for pediatric patients in an acute ward setting

Other Essential

• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own learning
• Lead, influence and motivate others
• Role model

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

Employer's website

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