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. 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
Your journey begins here, and we can't wait to meet you at one of our open days. We look forward to receiving your application! This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses requiring OSCE to register with the NMC UK. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. 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. 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
Your journey begins here, and we can't wait to meet you at one of our open days. We look forward to receiving your application! This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses requiring OSCE to register with the NMC UK. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. 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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