Band 5 - Paediatric Staff Nurse, Starfish Ward

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Starfish Ward.

We are very proud of our teams and the great quality care we give to our children and families. We are equally proud of our record of developing our nursing teams from newly qualified nurses all the way to senior nurses.

We value our nurses and demonstrate that with a robust development plan regardless of grade. We provide high quality care for children with a variety of medical and surgical needs.

Previous applicants need not apply

Starfish Ward is a 20 bedded acute children's ward with a two bed high dependency unit.

Our philosophy is that a well supported workforce who is motivated will give excellent care for the families in our area.

Applicants should hold their Paediatrics qualification and NMC registration.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry Beasley Job title: Senior Sister Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01923 217651