Paediatric Staff Nurse NQN to qualify Autumn - Non Host Students

Paediatric Staff Nurse NQN to qualify Autumn 2026 – Non Host Students

Closing date: 08 March 2026

As part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Evelina London provides specialist care for children, young people and women from London to South East England and across the UK and the world. Every year, the number of children and young people Evelina London cares for continues to grow. We support families from pre‑conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life.

This advert is for NON‑HOST student applicants. HOST students should apply via the separate link sent.

Positions available:
Permanent & Rotation (x2 placements over 2 years). Permanent posts are subject to availability and not guaranteed. This is a cross‑site application. All Evelina nurses are expected to be able to work at Evelina and RBH sites unless exceptional circumstances are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Successful candidates must be able to start within 6 months of course completion (estimated 2nd March 2027).

Interview Date: 13‑15 May (no other dates will be offered). Interviews will be face‑to‑face.

This role will be part of a Transparent interview pilot. If shortlisted, we will share some or all interview questions with you when we send your interview invite.

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in‑charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff. They will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward, working independently and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always promoting dignity and human rights through person‑centred care principles.

If you have what it takes to be an amazing Evelina Nurse and appetite to join a forward‑thinking, positive environment where aspiration and innovation are encouraged, we want you to join us.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

At Evelina, we are reminded every day of how important life is, and the importance of looking after the health and wellbeing of our staff as they balance responsibilities in and out of work. We are committed to supporting flexible working and working in a way that is best for our patients and for you.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships.

• Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence‑based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients are provided from admission through to discharge.
• Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient‑orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
• Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
• Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
• Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
• Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive…