Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Sister in Paediatrics

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Job summary

Band 6 Sister - Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The Department of Paediatrics & Child Health provides a wide range of acute services, which include 24 inpatient beds (2 high dependency), an established Physical Assessment Unit, Paediatric Ambulatory care Unit, outreach nursing team and dedicated children's outpatients department.

The acute inpatient ward and the physical assessment unit offers a wide range of experience caring for children with general and acute medical, surgical, orthopaedic, oncology conditions and high dependency care. You must have a significant years of experience on a general paediatric ward and proven shift management skills.

You can have the opportunity to develop your clinical and management skills within our well-established team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work effectively as part of the team to ensure a high standard of care is provided. They will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care. She/he will co-ordinate care on the children's ward providing clear professional leadership. The post holder will act as an advisor on paediatric issues throughout the Trust out of hours. The post holder will liaise closely with parents/carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team and thus ensure effective communication of all relevant information.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

  • Compassionate
  • Inclusive
  • Collaborative
  • Inspiring

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

396-7434492-GO-PB-Y

Job locations

Sunshine Ward, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information and also the person specification for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information and also the person specification for this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • RSCN/RN (Child)
  • IV Drug Administrating Course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant years of post qualification experience
  • Paediatric Experience in Acute or Non- acute Settings

Skills

Essential

  • Expert clinical skills caring for general paediatric patients
  • Possess the specialist knowledge and skills to competently manage a busy general paediatric ensuring staffing levels and skill mix are maintained over a five day period
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • RSCN/RN (Child)
  • IV Drug Administrating Course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant years of post qualification experience
  • Paediatric Experience in Acute or Non- acute Settings

Skills

Essential

  • Expert clinical skills caring for general paediatric patients
  • Possess the specialist knowledge and skills to competently manage a busy general paediatric ensuring staffing levels and skill mix are maintained over a five day period

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunshine Ward, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunshine Ward, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Hind Thomas

hindthomas@nhs.net

02085467711

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

396-7434492-GO-PB-Y

Job locations

Sunshine Ward, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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