Experienced Registered Paediatric Nurse, Ward 15


Company:	UHCW NHS Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking for your next challenge? Ward 15 at UHCW is seeking an experienced Band 5 Paediatric Nurse who has completed their preceptorship programme to join our dedicated and supportive team.

Ward 15 is a 17 bedded ward, where staff care for babies aged 0-2 years, requiring a range of medical and surgical interventions.. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective care while supporting patients and their families throughout their hospital journey.

We are looking for a nurse who demonstrates excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. In return, we offer a welcoming team, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work within one of the UK's largest teaching hospital Trusts.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.

• A competent practitioner, supervising/providing mentorship to a small number of learners or junior staff.

• Responsible for co-ordination and clinical assessment of a group of patients, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and carers.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

• Participate in observations of care, audit and development of service to improve quality of care.

• Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures.

• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data.

• Manage expected clinical events/enquiries, requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort, ensuring referral to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g., in an unexpected event.

• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.

• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.

For further details please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

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