Junior Sister​/Charge nurse

We are looking for a Band 6 paediatric nurse to work within our Surgical Children’s wards at The Royal London Hospital. 7F specialise in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, providing a continuation of care service for children following surgery and long‑term chronic illness. Additionally, we are lucky enough to be one of a few centres offering spinal surgery to our patients, with our dedicated spinal team.

We have an enhanced monitoring bay for patients that require it. This area acts as an intermediary between the wards and the Paediatric Critical Care Unit.

Across 7F emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary working to ensure holistic care of the highest quality. These areas are part of a versatile and dynamic service.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be adaptable. You will be able to learn and develop new skills and knowledge through the availability of a variety of training opportunities.

We will help you develop through a supportive team working and access to a wide range of university modules, including the High Dependency course, Evidence‑Based Orthopaedic Care, paediatric in‑house trauma study days and APLS.

You will have the opportunity to develop your managerial and leadership skills by supporting the ward manager to develop services, manage the day‑to‑day running of the ward and be involved in the management of a team of staff.

• Provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team.
• Ensure delivery of the highest standard of individualised family‑centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support the ward manager in developing services and managing the ward’s day‑to‑day operations.
• Manage and lead a team of nursing staff and support staff.
• Assist with continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programmes.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience in paediatric or related nursing roles (preferred but not mandatory).