Band 5 Paediatric Nurse

Paediatric Matron

Location:

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG
, London.

Contract:

Parhaol / Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Mixture of LD & Nights).
Grade: NHS AfC Band 5.

Salary: £35,964 – £43,780 per annum inclusive of HCASC, paid annually.

Our mission is to deliver world‑class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by teaching and research. We are committed to diversity and equality for all staff and patients.

• Unsupersvised assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care.
• Provide efficient, effective and evidence‑based nursing care to children and young people within the hospital setting.
• Perform nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with Royal Free Clinical Practice Guidelines and policies.
• Recognise and manage life‑threatening emergencies in children and carry out required interventions.
• Highlight and identify child protection concerns and act through child protection procedures, ensuring team adherence to policies.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using the Nursing Information System, ensuring confidentiality and safe keeping.
• Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to Royal Free policy, including intravenous and central venous medication.
• Organise workload in line with clinical priorities.

• First‑Level Registration/RN Child required.
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development.
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards one.

• Post‑registration experience working in an acute hospital setting.
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
• Sound knowledge of infection control standards.
• Understanding of audit/quality improvement processes.

• Knowledge of risk management.
• Capability to participate in change and service improvement.
• Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Proven communication skills and negotiation ability.
• Skilled in computer and keyboard usage.
• Ability to supervise unregistered staff.
• Can work well within a team.

COVID‑19 vaccination and booster are required and encouraged for all staff.

Applications may be considered for job‑sharing or flexible patterns. All applicants are welcome – we are committed to equality and will not discriminate.

Note:

Due to the high number of applications we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Please apply promptly if you meet the requirements.

Applications are sent via the Trust’s e‑mails (e.g., c.jobs or ). The Trust will never ask for payments. All communication will be via official emails.

Contact for further information:
Thomas Sloan, Paediatric Matron – [email protected], Phone

• Job Description (PDF)
• Person Specification (PDF)
• Functional Requirements (PDF)
• Benefits & Governance (PDF)