Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse at Staffordshire Children's Hospital @ Royal Stoke. for a fixed term of 12 months.
Please see attached and Personal Specification or contact Ward Manager, Lena Russell on 01782 676157
Main duties of the job
All Children's ICU Nurses will work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Sister and Senior Clinical Nurses to deliver safe and effective quality care.
The post holder will provide effective family centered nursing care underpinned by evidence based practice.
Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care needs of children and families/carers within the ward or department in order to provide and maintain a high standard of informed and effective holistic care following a formal period of preceptorship.
To support teachingandsupervisionof all members of the team and pre-registration nursing students.
To work a mixture of day and night shifts as well as rotate to other clinical areas as requested, to meet the demands of the service and fulfil professional educational needs.
To participate in the development of clinical audit, ensuring that a prominent nursing contribution is made.
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To be responsible for updating own knowledge and skill in line with the NMC Code; and Trust policies / procedures.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
205-7484400
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and Personal Specification or contact Ward Manager, Lena Russell on 01782 676157 Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and Personal Specification or contact Ward Manager, Lena Russell on 01782 676157
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• UK NMC registered Children's Nurse

Desirable

• ICU Course Levels 1 & 2 (HDU)
• ICU Course Level 3 (PICU)

Knowledg, Training and Experience
Essential

• Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting
• Is able to recount/discuss the requirement for high standard of care
• Ability to use a computer

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within Children's High dependency or Intensive care

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• UK NMC registered Children's Nurse

Desirable

• ICU Course Levels 1 & 2 (HDU)
• ICU Course Level 3 (PICU)

Knowledg, Training and Experience
Essential

• Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting
• Is able to recount/discuss the requirement for high standard of care
• Ability to use a computer

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within Children's High dependency or Intensive care

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication skills

Skills Required