Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Paediatric Staff Nurse for Staffordshire Children's Hospital at Royal Stoke.
The role is based within the Children's Outpatients Department.
Main duties of the job
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 participate and contribute to the teaching requirements of the ward and department.
To contribute to the management of the nursing services by taking charge the clinical area when required on an occasional basis if applicable to that clinical area.
To 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.
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
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
205-7412754
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the and Personal Specification for the roles and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the and Personal Specification for the roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

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

Essential Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Children's Degree/Diploma on the professional register

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Essential

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

Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

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

Essential Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Children's Degree/Diploma on the professional register

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Essential

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

Skills Required