Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatrics

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatrics

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

The post holder will work under the direction of 6 North at the Royal Free Ward Sister/ charge nurse with responsibility for:The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately plannedcare is both implemented and evaluated.He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated totake charge of the unit on a regular basis.He/ she will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical andprofessional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.

Main duties of the job

To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.To provide efficient, effective and evidence based nursing care to children andyoung people within the hospital setting.To perform nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with the RoyalFree Clinical Practice Guidelines and policies and to ensure that these policiesand procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within ownmanagement responsibility.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8308099

Job locations

Royal free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampsted

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN / RN Child
• Teaching and Assessing course or Working towards

Desirable

• APLS/ PILS
• Other relevant post registration / professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial paediatric experience
• Experience of supporting and developing junior staff.
• Experience of working with the MDT.
• Experience of teaching
• Experience of managing a team.

Desirable

• Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective role model
• Evidence of ability to teach in informal and formal settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team. Aware of limitations
• Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general paediatric skills
• Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families
• Ability to assess a situation and implement an appropriate plan of care

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Commitment to patient care
• Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility

Others

Essential

• Up to date portfolio
• Evidence of understanding of role

Person Specification

World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN / RN Child
• Teaching and Assessing course or Working towards

Desirable

• APLS/ PILS
• Other relevant post registration / professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial paediatric experience
• Experience of supporting and developing junior staff.
• Experience of working with the MDT.
• Experience of teaching
• Experience of managing a team.

Desirable

• Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective role model
• Evidence of ability to teach in informal and formal settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team. Aware of limitations
• Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general paediatric skills
• Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families
• Ability to assess a situation and implement an appropriate plan of care

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Commitment to patient care
• Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility

Others

Essential

• Up to date portfolio
• Evidence of understanding of role

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampsted

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampsted

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Fiona Kasana

[email protected]

02077940500

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8308099

Job locations

Royal free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampsted

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

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