Job summary We're thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team on Starfish Ward. We take great pride in our teams and the excellent care we deliver to our children and families. Equally, we are proud of our track record in nurturing and developing nursing talent, from newly qualified nurses to senior staff. We highly value our nurses and show this through a strong development plan, regardless of their grade. Our ward provides top-notch care for children with a range of medical and surgical conditions. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job Starfish Ward is a 20 bedded acute children's ward with a two bed high dependency unit. Our philosophy is that a well supported workforce who is motivated will give excellent care for the families in our area. Applicants should hold their Paediatrics qualification and NMC registration. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-D-6394-C Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities -To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families. -To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. -To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR. -To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager. The post holder could be required to work on any site where HPT provide acute services for children, according to the needs of the service. Job description Job responsibilities -To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families. -To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. -To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR. -To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager. The post holder could be required to work on any site where HPT provide acute services for children, according to the needs of the service. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential RSCN/RN CHILD Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English. Evidence of professional development Desirable Degree/Diploma in Children's Nursing. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Child protection issues An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing Awareness of equality and diversity Basic knowledge of computers Desirable Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents Have undertaken PILS/APLs Knowledge of leadership Experience Desirable Experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential RSCN/RN CHILD Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English. Evidence of professional development Desirable Degree/Diploma in Children's Nursing. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Child protection issues An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing Awareness of equality and diversity Basic knowledge of computers Desirable Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents Have undertaken PILS/APLs Knowledge of leadership Experience Desirable Experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)