Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse- Bumblebee Ward
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Job overview
Are you a highly motivated experience Paediatric Band 6 nurse, or a confident Band 5 looking to advance your career. The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking passionate, experienced nurse to join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team.
About Our Unit & Department We deliver high-quality care to children with diverse medical, surgical, orthopaedic, diabetic, and oncological needs. Our facilities include:
Bumblebee ward: A 23-bedded general medical, surgical ward incorporating a Level 1 POSCU (Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit) and is a commissioned Level 1 HDU (High Dependency Unit).
• Day Care & Outpatients: A 6-bedded paediatric day care unit and a busy outpatient department. • Specialist Services: Award-winning diabetes, respiratory, and allergy teams, alongside specialist nurse-led services in epilepsy and transition care. • Integrated Care: Strong collaborative links with Paediatric A&E, our Level 2 Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Community Nursing, and the Child Development Centre.
We are committed to helping you realise your full potential through a supportive environment, dedicated practice educators, and personalised development plan.
Who We Are Looking For
• Registered Paediatric Nurse with a minimum of 2 years’ Band 5 experience.
• Driven, team-oriented, and patient-focused nurse ready for exciting new challenges.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our vibrant team at Hillingdon Hospital!
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Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Important Information Regarding Applications
At The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our recruitment processes are designed to identify candidates who demonstrate the right skills and values to support our commitment to high-quality care.
Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in applications is monitored. Any misuse that results in an inaccurate representation of a candidate’s abilities may affect the outcome of the application. Applicants will be required to declare any use of AI prior to submitting their application.
Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. All contracts are issued under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions of employment and all posts are subject to appropriate job matching or evaluation process, where indicated. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population. Please note that all candidates at risk in London and going through the NHS London Redeployment scheme are to be given priority as part of the recruitment process where their application meets the essential criteria for the role.
Please note: If you do not meet the requirements for the role or have specific registration where required then your application will be automatically rejected.
If you do not hear from within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume you are unsuccessful.
The Hillingdon Hospital will use the information provided primarily for the purposes of managing your employment within the Trust.
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