Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - PATCH

Job description

Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - PATCHThe closing date is 17 April 2026

Due to maternity leave, this role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced paediatric nurse to join our dynamic, forward‐thinking paediatric hospital home team for fixed maternity cover. The position is part of the PATCH team – "Providing Assessment and Treatment for Children at Home". This nurse‐led service delivers telephone reviews and/or home visits for children who would otherwise be admitted to hospital, with a focus on health education, illness promotion, and reducing PED re‐attendances.

Key responsibilities include:

Conduct telephone reviews and home visits for paediatric patients

Provide acute assessment and treatment at home

Audit and review existing care pathways for common minor conditions

Disseminate educational resources to professionals across the urgent care pathway for children

Collaborate with Paediatric ED, PAU, and community teams to ensure seamless care pathways

Support the implementation of an innovative model of nursing care and contribute to service development

About the TrustThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the sole acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It offers a wide range of services including A&E, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust is committed to providing high‐quality, safe and compassionate care while working closely with local partners across the North West London Integrated Care System.

Qualifications & Skills

Nursing degree

Valid NMC RN PIN

Paediatric Intermediate Life Support course

Driving licence and willingness to travel to visits independently

Experience at band 6 in acute/general paediatrics

European Paediatric Life Support

A&E Clinical Care/High Dependency Course

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Experience in enhanced paediatric assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exempted Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English