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From the employer's careers site First seen 8 Nov 2026

Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatrics

Salary

£45953 to £54254 per year

Apply on Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Description

The post holder will work under the direction of 6 North at the Royal Free Ward Sister/charge nurse with responsibility for assessing care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge of the unit on a regular basis. They will act as an effective clinical leader and ensure the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing individual care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Providing efficient, effective, and evidence-based nursing care to children and young people within the hospital setting.
  • Performing nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with the Royal Free Clinical Practice Guidelines and policies.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of benefits, including flexible hours, generous benefits, and next-level training.

The salary for this position ranges from £45,953 to £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS, on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, working full-time.

The trust values demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values, RSCN/RN Child qualification, substantial paediatric experience, experience of supporting and developing junior staff, and experience of working with the MDT.

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Skills

Required

  • Effective role model
  • Evidence of ability to teach in informal and formal settings
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team
  • Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general paediatric skills
  • Ability to produce high standards of documentation
  • Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families
  • Ability to assess a situation and implement an appropriate plan of care

Nice to have

  • APLS/PILS
  • Other relevant post registration/professional development
  • Experience or risk management/clinical governance/policy and procedure development

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9391-26-1951

Apply on Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust