NHS

Staff Nurse - Acorn Unit


Pay34,521.00 - 41,956.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9259-25-1037?language=en&page=161&sort=publicationDateDesc

      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)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.