Paediatric Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 05/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
As a Paediatric Nurse, you will provide family-centred care to children with life-limiting conditions, either at Kites Corner or in their homes. You will work independently or as part of a team, supporting senior nurses in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. This role involves safeguarding children, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records. You will also facilitate activities and outings appropriate for the children's age and development.
Essential criteria
- Registered Childrens Nurse RNC or RN with Paediatric Experience RGN/RSCN Live entry on NMC Register. Children & young people safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- A paediatric palliative care qualification. Experience as a shift coordinator
- Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain boundaries. Flexible and used to working on own initiative. Demonstrate practice is evidence based and up to date. Ability to take responsibility for adopting best practice in the implementation of individual care plans Competent in drug calculations Willingness to learn and undertake appropriate training Proven experience of communicating sensitively in challenging situations with patients and families
- Team mentoring/supervision Experience undertaking audits to assess clinical practice and record keeping. Have undertaken communication training e.g. PECS/Makaton Awareness of related voluntary and statutory Organisations Have an awareness of and be supportive of James Hopkins Trusts Five Year Strategic Business Plan
- Ability to travel independently around Gloucestershire. Ability to work rotational shifts including nights/weekend work. Ability and willingness to undergo further appropriate training. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Driver with a current driving licence
- Registered Childrens Nurse RNC or RN with Paediatric Experience RGN/RSCN Live entry on NMC Register. Children & young people safeguarding
- A paediatric palliative care qualification. Experience as a shift coordinator
- Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain boundaries. Flexible and used to working on own initiative. Demonstrate practice is evidence based and up to date. Ability to take responsibility for adopting best practice in the implementation of individual care plans Competent in drug calculations Willingness to learn and undertake appropriate training Proven experience of communicating sensitively in challenging situations with patients and families
- Team mentoring/supervision Experience undertaking audits to assess clinical practice and record keeping. Have undertaken communication training e.g. PECS/Makaton Awareness of related voluntary and statutory Organisations Have an awareness of and be supportive of James Hopkins Trusts Five Year Strategic Business Plan
- Ability to travel independently around Gloucestershire. Ability to work rotational shifts including nights/weekend work. Ability and willingness to undergo further appropriate training. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Driver with a current driving licence
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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James Hopkins Trust
Paediatric Nurse
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
James Hopkins Trust nurses are special people who make a huge difference to the families they are involved with. It is a real chance to provide truly family centred care & get to know the whole family you are supporting.
You are self-motivated & can work independently or as a team player supporting the senior nurses assisting in creating & maintaining a caring, supportive and safe environment for the children you look after.
You will be a key person in a familys life, they will regularly talk to you about their children when they bring their child to James Hopkins Trust for respite or you visit them in their own home to provide respite. You will have an insight & understanding of the issues facing families where there is a baby or young child with a life threatening or life limiting condition. The kindness, compassion & exceptional family centred care you will deliver and demonstrate will be something that gives them the strength & courage to manage the complex needs of their child.
Main duties of the job
Actively encourage a family atmosphere at Kites Corner Recognise the skills &experience of the family in meeting the individual care needs of their child, work in partnership with them to provide holistic care Ensure all medication is accurately & safely administered, recorde
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