Staff Nurse

Registered Nurse – Band 5 (Paediatric)

We are looking for Band 5 nurses to join our multidisciplinary teams in a range of paediatric wards and units across Sheffield Children’s Hospital. This is a permanent full‑time position with both full‑time and part‑time options available. Successful candidates will participate in a rotational programme, rotating to 2–3 wards in the first 18 months, and will receive full orientation and a robust development plan.

Key responsibilities
:

• Co‑ordinate and deliver skilled nursing care to patients.
• Contribute to ongoing nursing development, including supervising junior nurses and support staff.
• Advocate for patients and families.
• Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for an allocated patient group.
• Assist the team in managing and developing the ward/department.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Required qualifications and experience
:

• Qualified paediatric nurse holding RSCN / RN Child registration with the NMC, or the ability to obtain registration by 2026.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Experience in paediatric or related healthcare settings is highly desirable.

Wards and departments you may work in (examples):

• Ward 1 – General Surgical;
  Ward 2 – Orthopaedics & Burns;
  Ward 3 & 4 – General Medical.
• Ward 5 – Neurosciences;
  Ward 6 – Haematology/Oncology.
• Other units – ED, PCCU, NSU, 0‑19, Theatre Admissions Unit (TAU), PACU.

We provide generous annual leave, pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity in consideration of this role.

For more information on the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the application portal. Visa sponsorship is not offered for Band 5 roles.

Sheffield Children’s is committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across all recruitment practices, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members, to apply.

For recruitment use or questions, contact the Recruitment Manager (email withheld for privacy).