Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for a Band 6 paediatric nurse to work within our Surgical Children's ward at The Royal London Hospital.

7F specialises in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, providing a continuation of care service for children following surgery and long‑term chronic illness. The ward also offers spinal surgery, with a dedicated spinal team and an enhanced monitoring bay for patients requiring it. It serves as an intermediary between the wards and the Paediatric Critical Care Unit, emphasising multidisciplinary working to ensure holistic care of the highest quality.

As part of a versatile and dynamic service, you will need excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills through diverse training opportunities. You will have access to university modules such as the High‑Dependency course, Evidence‑Based Orthopaedic Care, paediatric in‑house trauma study days, and APLS.

You will also develop managerial and leadership skills by supporting the ward manager to enhance services, manage day‑to‑day ward operations, and lead a team of staff.

To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team, ensuring delivery of the highest standard of individual‑ised, family‑centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The group is committed to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in East London and beyond. We live by our WeCare values and strive to promote inclusion and a supportive working environment.

• Date posted: 11 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per annum (inclusive)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 259‑7781139
  
  RLH
• Job locations:
  Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

• O.RSCN / RN Child with current registration
• Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
  
  Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
• Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children
• Competent in IV administration

• Educated to degree level or working towards it
• Leadership course / development programme
• HDU course
• IT skills

• Experience at band 5 within an acute paediatric setting

• Orthopaedic and surgical experience

• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own learning
• Responsible for own Individual Performance Review
• Lead, influence and motivate others

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

• Employer name:
  Barts Health NHS Trust
• Address:
  Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
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