Registered Children Nurse

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Band 5 Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN / RN Child)? Evolve Staffing Ltd. is actively seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled clinical professional to join acute paediatric inpatient ward teams across a flagship major NHS acute hospital trust based in Cheshire.

Operating within one of Cheshire's primary major NHS acute hospital facilities—a significantly larger, high-acuity acute inpatient environment compared to smaller regional community services—this is a rewarding opportunity for an NMC-registered paediatric nurse to make a tangible difference in the lives of infants, children, young people, and their families. Whether you are an experienced paediatric practitioner looking for flexible agency shifts or seeking consistent locum placements across general paediatric wards, acute assessment units, and adolescent inpatient units, Evolve Staffing Ltd. provides a supportive clinical framework where nursing excellence, patient safety, and family-centred care are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

As a Band 5 Registered Children's Nurse representing Evolve Staffing Ltd. within a major Cheshire NHS acute hospital, you will provide high-quality, family-centred, evidence-based nursing care across inpatient paediatric wards. Your core duties will include:

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Care Planning: Conducting comprehensive paediatric assessments and developing bespoke, family-centred inpatient care plans.

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Medication Management: Safely calculating, administering, and auditing paediatric medications and weight-based dosages per NMC guidelines.

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MDT Collaboration: Working closely with paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, play therapists, and social workers for holistic child care.

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PEWS Escalation: Performing physiological observations and calculating Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) to escalate deteriorating child conditions.

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Clinical Skills: Executing cannulation, venepuncture, complex wound care, enteral feeding (NG/PEG), and respiratory support delivery.

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Safeguarding Governance: Applying robust child safeguarding frameworks, child protection protocols, and legal advocacy standards.

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Family Support: Acting as a reassuring point of contact for parents and guardians, offering clinical updates and emotional support.

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Clinical Leadership: Providing guidance, task delegation, and clinical supervision to Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and student nurses.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful in this Band 5 Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN / RN Child) application via Evolve Staffing Ltd. in Cheshire, you must demonstrate:

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Valid NMC PIN: Active registration as a Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN / RN Child) on the NMC register with zero restrictions.

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Clinical Competence: Strong working knowledge of acute paediatric inpatient care, PEWS escalation, child development, and safeguarding protocols.

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Hospital Experience: Minimum 6–12 months post-registration clinical experience within NHS acute paediatric wards or assessment units.

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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English with proven capability in updating electronic health records (EHR/EPR systems).

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Paediatric Safety: Valid certification in Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) is advantageous.

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Compliance & Vetting: Valid UK Right to Work, Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and complete occupational health immunization clearance.

Benefits & Rewards

At Evolve Staffing Ltd., we value our paediatric nursing professionals and offer a comprehensive package to support your work-life balance and career progression:

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Ultimate Flexibility: Choose your preferred rota—Day shifts, Night shifts, Weekends, or Long Days to suit your schedule.

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Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly locum rates with generous enhanced pay structures for unsocial hours, nights, and Bank Holidays.

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Major NHS Postings: Secure high-demand shifts across major NHS acute hospital sites and paediatric units throughout Cheshire.

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Career Support: Access to ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) modules and dedicated guidance with your NMC Revalidation portfolio.

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Bespoke Recruitment: Fast-track compliance onboarding led by an experienced recruitment consultant offering 24/7 support.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your paediatric nursing career across major NHS acute wards in Cheshire, submit your CV today by clicking "Apply Now" for a confidential discussion with our specialist healthcare team.

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