Nursing Associate - Paediatrics
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and compassionate Nursing Associate to join the Paediatric Ward at Wexham Park Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to children and young people with various medical and surgical needs. The position involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on promoting health and independence, and developing clinical skills in a supportive environment. Both newly qualified and experienced individuals are welcome to apply.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team, focusing on individual patient needs.
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks to a high standard and competency under direction.
- Work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently within the Nursing Associate role.
- Support registered nurses, medical staff, and allied health professionals within the clinical environment.
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff.
- Level 3 Health related qualification.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,812 – £32,715 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Associate - Paediatrics
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a real difference to children's healthcare? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team?
If the answer is yes, then our Paediatric Ward at Wexham Park Hospital is the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, where high standards of patient care and family-centred support are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, caring for children and young people with a variety of medical and surgical needs.
You will be working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who value teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in care delivery. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages career progression.
Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, if you have a passion for paediatrics and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of paediatric care at Wexham Park.
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