Paediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
The Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 PICU nurse to join their dynamic, multi-professional team. This role involves delivering high-standard paediatric intensive care to critically ill children during transport. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of paediatric retrieval medicine, focusing on stabilisation and transfer. Excellent communication, sound clinical judgment, and adaptability to challenging environments are essential for this post.
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
- On the relevant part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of or near completion of a relevant degree programme
- PCC Transport Experience
Desirable criteria
- Assessing & Mentoring Qualification
- APLS/EPALS Accredited/Provider
- Experience/Knowledge
- Excellent knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic, continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to the PCC Transport Passport Competencies Document.
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures and Reporting
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues. (Clinical Governance Agenda)
- Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Nurse within service provision
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare and how these will impact on the delivery of health care services in the future
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints recognising the subtle difference when working across organisational boundaries
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Previous experience of research, audit and benchmarking
- Skills/Abilities
- Excellent relevant paediatric knowledge - relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team approach to PCC transport medicine
- Able to problem solve, initiate manage and sustain change
- Self-discipline, ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative with good time management to support periods of lone working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Demonstrates compassion and empathy in practice
- Ability to deal with conflict situations, excellent negotiating skills
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries. Ability to delegate and prioritise
- GOSH Culture and Values
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
- On the relevant part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of or near completion of a relevant degree programme
- PCC Transport Experience
- Assessing & Mentoring Qualification
- APLS/EPALS Accredited/Provider
- Experience/Knowledge
- Excellent knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic, continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to the PCC Transport Passport Competencies Document.
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures and Reporting
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues. (Clinical Governance Agenda)
- Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Nurse within service provision
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare and how these will impact on the delivery of health care services in the future
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints recognising the subtle difference when working across organisational boundaries
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Previous experience of research, audit and benchmarking
- Skills/Abilities
- Excellent relevant paediatric knowledge - relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team approach to PCC transport medicine
- Able to problem solve, initiate manage and sustain c
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
The Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) is a 24-hour service dedicated to delivering the highest standard of paediatric intensive care to critically ill children and their families, from first point of contact through to arrival at their destination unit.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 PICU nurse with a particular interest in the stabilisation and transfer of critically ill children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic, multi-professional team at the forefront of paediatric retrieval medicine.
You will demonstrate a commitment to innovation and service improvement, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children requiring intensive care transport. Excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work confidently and effectively in unfamiliar and challenging environments are essential requirements of this post
Main duties of the job
To ensure clinical practice reflects all current NMC documentation regarding nursing practice
To work within the Trust's Policies and Procedures and the parameters set down in agreed local clinical protocols and guidelines and national guidelines such as those published by NICE
Maintains accurate multidisciplinary clinical records
Maintain clinical expertise in specialty area
Advise staff in relatio
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