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Reference: 470-8249054-TSW
Job summary
1x Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
1x One-year Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
We are recruiting for a Paediatric Registered Nurse who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS in the /Children's Emergency Department. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care.
The successful candidates will need to demonstrate a strong interest in paediatric nursing through relevant experience, study or voluntary work and a desire for developing a career in paediatric nursing and delivering compassionate, child-and family centred care.
Previous candidates need not apply
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
The isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.
Our 2024-2029 'Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.
Details
Date posted
27 August 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
Reference number
470-8249054-TSW
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff.
To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies.
Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy
Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff.
To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies.
Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy
Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin.
Desirable
- Completion of work based learning nursing modules
- Completion of required the Trusts mandatory training updates.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post basic study.
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Professional / role model
- Flexible.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework.
- Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach.
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to effectively organise workload.
- ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Core 1, Level 3. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin.
Desirable
- Completion of work based learning nursing modules
- Completion of required the Trusts mandatory training updates.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post basic study.
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Professional / role model
- Flexible.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework.
- Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach.
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to effectively organise workload.
- ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Core 1, Level 3. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
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
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)