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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Staff Nurse in Paediatrics

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified children's nurse. The applicant should have at least one year's clinical experience and completed a preceptorship period.

This opportunity has arisen to join our team within our children's unit working predominantly within the children's observation unit & Children's inpatient ward. Within this role there will be some occasional cross site working at Bassetlaw CAU, whilst also the expectation of occasional cover within the paediatric ED department and the Neonatal Unit.

We have a full and part time hours available

We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team; providing holistic care to both child and their parents/carers.

Due to expansion of our services we currently have vacancy within our; Children's Unit at Doncaster, where we provide care for children and young people from ages 0-16

Main duties of the job

As a member of the nursing team you will deliver a high standard of nursing care based on the theory of family centred care. You will be expected to act as a role model and work with the multidisciplinary team within the division ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all children and their families. You are expected to participate in education and will be supported by our education team with your own continued professional development.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-8346734

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Up to date NMC registration

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification
• Demonstrate professional development post-registration
• Completion of preceptorship

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families within a healthcare setting
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out clinical procedures
• Knowledge of audit process and experience of undertaking audit
• Evidence of completed preceptorship

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/ client/ relatives
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
• Be interested and committed to caring for children and families from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to supervise work of others
• Ability to ensure smooth delivery of service

Desirable

• Able to teach and supervise students and Healthcare Assistants

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Up to date NMC registration

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification
• Demonstrate professional development post-registration
• Completion of preceptorship

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families within a healthcare setting
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out clinical procedures
• Knowledge of audit process and experience of undertaking audit
• Evidence of completed preceptorship

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/ client/ relatives
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
• Be interested and committed to caring for children and families from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to supervise work of others
• Ability to ensure smooth delivery of service

Desirable

• Able to teach and supervise students and Healthcare Assistants

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Helen Mee

[email protected]

01302642780

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-8346734

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

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