Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse- Bumblebee Ward
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paediatric Band 6 nurse, or a confident Band 5 looking to advance their career, to join their dynamic multidisciplinary team on Bumblebee Ward. This role involves delivering high-quality care to children with diverse medical, surgical, orthopaedic, diabetic, and oncological needs. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment with dedicated practice educators and a personalised development plan. The contract is fixed-term for 9 months.
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree Level
- NMC RSCN / RN Child
- Mentorship in Practice, SSSA or other teaching qualification
- Experience of working in paediatric inpatient / ambulatory/ community setting
- Able to demonstrate leadership and management skills
- Good team building and people skills
Desirable criteria
- Proven ability to keep abreast of developments in the Health Care sector
- Criteria
- Educated to Degree Level
- NMC RSCN / RN Child
- Mentorship in Practice, SSSA or other teaching qualification
- Experience of working in paediatric inpatient / ambulatory/ community setting
- Able to demonstrate leadership and management skills
- Good team building and people skills
- Proven ability to keep abreast of developments in the Health Care sector
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse- Bumblebee Ward
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a highly motivated experience Paediatric Band 6 nurse, or a confident Band 5 looking to advance your career. The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking passionate, experienced nurse to join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team.
About Our Unit & Department We deliver high-quality care to children with diverse medical, surgical, orthopaedic, diabetic, and oncological needs. Our facilities include:
Bumblebee ward: A 23-bedded general medical, surgical ward incorporating a Level 1 POSCU (Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit) and is a commissioned Level 1 HDU (High Dependency Unit).
o Day Care & Outpatients: A 6-bedded paediatric day care unit and a busy outpatient department. o Specialist Services: Award-winning diabetes, respiratory, and allergy teams, alongside specialist nurse-led services in epilepsy and transition care. o Integrated Care: Strong collaborative links with Paediatric A&E, our Level 2 Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Community Nursing, and the Child Development Centre.
We are committed to helping you realise your full potential through a supportive environment, dedicated practice educators, and personalised development plan.
Who We Are Looking For
o Registered Paediatric Nurse with a min
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