Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 children's nurse to join our team on our 24 bedded Medical and Respiratory children's ward, 7E, on a 12-month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
Our hospital manages a large case load of children, many having complex conditions and needs. Our specialty services include, but are not limited to, complex respiratory conditions (including non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care, cystic fibrosis, empyema), diabetes, haematology, endocrine, neurology and general paediatrics.
The post holder will ensure family centred care is maintained, fostering positive relationships with children and their families. You will also work closely with full MDTs including consultants, physiotherapists, dieticians, general managers, pharmacists and specialist nurses including community teams.
Barts Health is a great place to work. We are committed to providing safe and compassionate care to the population of east London; we want you on our team. As the largest NHS trust in the country, we provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London, 6,000 people every day, speaking more than 60 languages. We are in Whitechapel which enjoys excellent transportation links.
If you have significant experience at Band 5 or are an existing Band 6 nurse looking for a new opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised family centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
46,419 to 55,046 a year per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-7574757RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oDegree in children's nursing.
• oCurrent NMC registration (Child)
• oEvidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• oLeadership course.
• oMentorship qualification

Experience
Essential

• oWorking as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• oExperience working in an acute paediatric ward setting.

Desirable

• oExperience working in a general paediatric and respiratory setting.
• oLine management experience.

Knowledge
Essential

• oKnowledge of resource management
• oKnowledge in education process of patients, families, students and other qualified/non qualified staff
• oAwareness of working with children/families within a multi-cultural environment
• oKnowledge of and experience of safeguarding children.
• oKnowledge of trust values and ability to act in a way which upholds these.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oDegree in children's nursing.
• oCurrent NMC registration (Child)
• oEvidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• oLeadership course.
• oMentorship qualification

Experience
Essential

• oWorking as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• oExperience working in an acute paediatric ward setting.

Desirable

• oExperience working in a general paediatric and respiratory setting.
• oLine management experience.

Knowledge
Essential

• oKnowledge of resource management
• oKnowledge in education process of patients, families, students and other qualified/non qualified staff
• oAwareness of working with children/families within a multi-cultural environment
• oKnowledge of and experience of safeguarding children.
• oKnowledge of trust values and ability to act in a way which upholds these.

Skills Required