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Senior Paediatric Staff Nurse

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Newport, PO30 5TG £39,959 – £48,117 a year Permanent Posted 25 August 2026 Apply by 14 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Newport

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Role description

Job summary

Full-Time/Part-Time

Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata

We are looking for an innovative, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Children's Nurse for a Senior Staff Nurse position on Children's Ward. This post is for a full time position and a part time position. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the trust values in all that they do and have experience in paediatric nursing. The role will require the successful candidate to work a range of long days, nights and weekends.

Children's ward is a 10 bedded children's ward with a co-located 3 bedded paediatric Assessment unit and a 4 bedded children's day ward.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the senior staff nurse team on children's ward. responsibilities of the role include:

- taking charge on shift-assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients- Link nurse role- student assessor- participate in management duties- advocate for the needs of the ward- Ensure safe staff levels taking in to account skill mix and safe staffing ratios.

About us

The isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Our 2024-2029 'Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.

Date posted

25 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

470-8240611-TSW

Job locations

Children's ward

St Mary's Hosptial

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin
1 st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or mentorship qualification)
Demonstrate strong leadership/managerial knowledge and skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.