Registered Paediatric Nurse, Paediatric Ambulatory Care
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7712429/218-NM-B5-7712429 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Children’s Nurse to join our dynamic Paediatric Ambulatory Care team, working across both Outpatients and Day Unit settings. You will provide optimum quality care to children and their families attending for day procedures, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory treatments. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing skills, gain new competencies, and work alongside a supportive, skilled team of paediatric nurses and multidisciplinary professionals.
Pleasedo not applyif you are waiting forNMC pinas your application will be rejected.OnlyapplicantsPost-Preceptorship will beconsidered.
***Interviews for this post are due to take place week commencing 9th February***
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care.
As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice.
We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Management team, Paediatric Matron & Paediatric Lead Nurse. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.
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 Paediatric UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for children attending Children’s Outpatient Department, Paediatric Medical Day Unit and Surgical Day Unit (Dental, General Surgery, ENT, Oncology, Rheumatology, Endocrine, and more).
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in partnership with children and families.
• 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.
• Support and mentor junior staff and learners.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider team, including in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment, adhering to infection control and Trust standards.
• Participate in service improvement, audits, and training programmes.
• Uphold Trust values in all aspects of your work.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Children’s Nurse to join our dynamic Paediatric Ambulatory Care team, working across both Outpatients and Day Unit settings. You will provide optimum quality care to children and their families attending for day procedures, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory treatments. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing skills, gain new competencies, and work alongside a supportive, skilled team of paediatric nurses and multidisciplinary professionals.
Pleasedo not applyif you are waiting forNMC pinas your application will be rejected.OnlyapplicantsPost-Preceptorship will beconsidered.
***Interviews for this post are due to take place week commencing 9th February***
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care.
As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice.
We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Management team, Paediatric Matron & Paediatric Lead Nurse. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.
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 Paediatric UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for children attending Children’s Outpatient Department, Paediatric Medical Day Unit and Surgical Day Unit (Dental, General Surgery, ENT, Oncology, Rheumatology, Endocrine, and more).
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in partnership with children and families.
• 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.
• Support and mentor junior staff and learners.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider team, including in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment, adhering to infection control and Trust standards.
• Participate in service improvement, audits, and training programmes.
• Uphold Trust values in all aspects of your work.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026