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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
218-NM-B5-8225793
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry
Town
Coventry
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
07/09/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Experienced Paediatric Nurse, Paediatric HDU / Critical Care Level II

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

To provide high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred nursing care to infants, children and young people requiring enhanced care within a Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) / Level II Critical Care environment.
 
The post holder will work as an experienced Band 5 practitioner, demonstrating a high level of clinical competence, professional accountability and confidence in caring for children with complex and acute healthcare needs. They will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
 

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

  • Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to children requiring Level II critical care / HDU support.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessment of the acutely unwell or deteriorating child and recognise changes in clinical condition promptly.
  • Demonstrate competence in the management of children requiring enhanced respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological monitoring and support.

As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. 

We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Management team, Paediatric Matron & Paediatric Lead Nurse. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
  • Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
  • A competent practitioner, supervising/providing mentorship to a small number of learners or junior staff.
  • Responsible for co-ordination and clinical assessment of a group of patients, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and carers.
  • Participate in observations of care, audit and development of service to improve quality of care.
  • Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures.
  • Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data.
  • Manage expected clinical events/enquiries, requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort, ensuring referral to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g., in an unexpected event. 
  • Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
  • Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. 

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Please see attached job description for further details. 

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria
  • • Current Professional Registration (RSCN)/Child Branch • Study at level 6 (Diploma/Degree) • First level degree or willingness to undertake. • Completion of Preceptorship Programme. • Teaching and Assessing qualification.
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of continuous professional development. • HDU Qualification or willingness to undertake • Completion on European Advanced Life Support (EPALS) training, or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Recent post-registration acute paediatric clinical experience in a high dependency setting.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct. • Able to apply evidence to practice. • Awareness of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.
Desirable criteria
  • • An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. • An understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement.

Skills & abilities

Essential criteria
  • • Patient focused • Good communication skills. • IT skills. • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. • Good management of own and others time • Able to use initiative and make decisions
Desirable criteria
  • • Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) • Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Boyle
Job title
Ward 15 & PHDU Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476 967004
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