Band 5 - Staff Nurse - Paediatric Assessment Unit, WACS


Company:	West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£33,677 - £40,996 pa pro rata inc. HCA
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic paediatric nurse looking to develop your career in acute children's services? We are seeking motivated Band 5 Registered Children's Nurses with previous experience in paediatric nursing to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Assessment Unit.

Our Paediatric Assessment Unit provides treatment, observation, and ongoing for up to 24 hours for infants, children, and young people presenting with a wide range of injury, illness and mental health conditions. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to care for patients in a fast-paced environment while developing your clinical skills and confidence.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based, child- and family-centred care, undertaking comprehensive assessments, planning and evaluating care, administering medications safely, and supporting children and their families throughout their hospital journey.

You will work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues to ensure timely assessment, treatment, and discharge where appropriate.

We are looking for nurses who are passionate about delivering outstanding care, demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, and are committed to continuous professional development. We offer a comprehensive induction, structured preceptorship where appropriate, ongoing education, and opportunities to develop specialist skills within acute paediatrics.

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to providing exceptional care for children and young people, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to our team.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Paediatric Assessment Unit, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to infants, children, young people, and their families.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring a safe, compassionate, and child-centred approach.

This advert closes on Saturday 22 Aug 2026

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