Newly Qualified Paediatric Staff Nurses/ODP -- Autumn 2025
Band 5
Main area: Paediatric Newly Qualified Staff Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time available) Job ref: 387-WC-4037-GC-Autumn 25 Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town: Bristol Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Newly Qualified Paediatric Staff Nurses / ODP – Autumn 2025 Embark on Your Career at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Join us at our purpose-built Children’s Hospital and start a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits and clear pathways for growth, designed to help you reach your full potential in our tertiary hospital. As a Children’s Nurse or Theatre Practitioner, we recognise and value the crucial role you play in healthcare. That's why we invite you to become a part of our dedicated team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), where we deliver world-class care in an environment that feels like family. Ready to find the perfect work-life balance in a career you’re passionate about? Discover it here at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are currently recruiting Newly Qualified Children’s Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) for Autumn 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one of our open days on the 1st of March or the 22nd of March. These events include tours, talks, and interviews, offering a glimpse into the exciting career that awaits you. Main duties of the job
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Qualified or awaiting results of Children's NMC registration Current NMC registration Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course Knowledge & Experience
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment. Interest in the clinical area Experience of taking charge Experience of teaching Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT. Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision making ability Teaching/supervisory skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide, interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you have problems applying, contact
Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW Telephone: 01173425000 (option 1)
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Band 5
Main area: Paediatric Newly Qualified Staff Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time available) Job ref: 387-WC-4037-GC-Autumn 25 Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town: Bristol Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Newly Qualified Paediatric Staff Nurses / ODP – Autumn 2025 Embark on Your Career at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Join us at our purpose-built Children’s Hospital and start a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits and clear pathways for growth, designed to help you reach your full potential in our tertiary hospital. As a Children’s Nurse or Theatre Practitioner, we recognise and value the crucial role you play in healthcare. That's why we invite you to become a part of our dedicated team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), where we deliver world-class care in an environment that feels like family. Ready to find the perfect work-life balance in a career you’re passionate about? Discover it here at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are currently recruiting Newly Qualified Children’s Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) for Autumn 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one of our open days on the 1st of March or the 22nd of March. These events include tours, talks, and interviews, offering a glimpse into the exciting career that awaits you. Main duties of the job
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Qualified or awaiting results of Children's NMC registration Current NMC registration Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course Knowledge & Experience
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment. Interest in the clinical area Experience of taking charge Experience of teaching Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT. Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision making ability Teaching/supervisory skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide, interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you have problems applying, contact
Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW Telephone: 01173425000 (option 1)
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