Staff Nurse - Paediatrics
Job summary
Staff Nurse - Paediatrics - Band 5**- Part Time Hours**
We are a purpose-built unit that provides both inpatient and day patient care, for children and young people up to 16 years old and support them through transition to adults. We care for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Our aim is for you to join us in providing the highest possible standards of holistic family centred care. The unit prides itself on working collaboratively with the MDT.
We have an ambulatory model of care within paediatrics, and we are constantly developing and improving our paediatric services to meet the needs of the area. We have a 24-hour observation and assessment unit, and you will work in both the ward, day surgery and observation and assessment areas
Come and join us. Come and have a look at the unit and a chat with the staff on the ward.
Interviews TBC
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
22 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-NAM5PAE-04-26
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RSCN with current NMC registration
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in Paediatric clinical care
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to organise own workload
- Excellent understanding of family centred care
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RSCN with current NMC registration
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in Paediatric clinical care
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to organise own workload
- Excellent understanding of family centred care
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)