Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Exciting critical care opportunity as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse We are looking for a critical careexperienced, enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to join our team on Paediatric High Dependency. You will be fully supported and developed by our Paediatric Practice Development Nurse and cross site Education team, but you must have critical care experience to apply for this role. Apollo Paediatric High Dependency Unit Apollo PHDU is an 8-10 bed critical care unit with an age range of 0-18 years old. We care for a wide range of patients, with both acute and chronic conditions which include those with respiratory, neurological, dermatological and infectious conditions. We work very closely with other specialist centres . We value our team and invest time and energy to ensure that we provide development opportunities that will enable you to achieve your potential. We are very proud of the services we provide and the high standard of care we deliver. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to become a part of the team. Main duties of the job The post holder will be clearly identifiable as a senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will also: Have significant critical care clinical experience and provide sound clinical expertise to their team. Coordinate and deliver high quality care acting as a role model for expert clinical care. Lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated.Be a role model for the identified Trust values at all times. In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements for the area, as well as being a role model for team members. They will deliver and oversee high standards of care. In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance to junior staff members and students. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed." If you haven'