Paediatric Staff Nurse

Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 18 March 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic experienced Band 5 nurses to come and work in our General Paediatric ward.

As a Band 5 nurse on Starlight we offer extensive further training in intra-venous care, Child and adolescent mental health and management of the acutely unwell child.

We offer both a Band 5 and Band 5-6 Development programs.

Starlight Ward

Starlight ward is a 20 bedded General Medical ward with an age range of 0-16 years old. We care for a wide range of patients with both acute and chronic conditions which include those with respiratory, neurological, dermatological and infectious conditions.

We are very proud of the services we provide and the high standard of care we deliver. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to become a part of the team.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality patient care, whilst working in close co‑operation and collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team.

The Staff Nurse will:

• Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
• Assist members of the team in the co‑ordination of the clinical activities.
• Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
• Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others.
• Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate.
• Review the effectiveness of the…