Sister/Charge Nurse - Willow Ward
The closing date is 25 November 2025
Job summary
Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Willow ward is a 22/26 bedded general paediatric ward caring for children aged 0-16 years with a variety of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions.
We are seeking experienced Registered Children's Nurses to compliment the team on our general paediatric ward Willow, A vacancy has arisen for Band 6 Registered Children's Nurses to join our current team of Band 6 nurses in order to provide senior nursing leadership to Willow .
If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse and are interested in applying for this role, you will need to have submitted your registration for your Paediatric NMC pin. If you have applied for an Adult NMC pin, unfortunately we cannot consider you for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking experienced Paediatric nurses to work in this area and aid us in the development and care of children and young people who require enhanced nursing care.
The successful applicant will need to have:
A commitment to caring for sick children and leading the nursing team in advancing paediatric practice
First level registration with the NMC as a Children's Nurse
Experience in an acute paediatric clinical setting
A specific area of interest in an acute paediatric nursing setting.
A commitment to continuing to develop your own professional development
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,617 to £48,778 a year incl Fringe HCAS pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7604570
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
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