Nursing Associate - Paediatrics in Brierley Hill

Main area: Paediatrics

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (To cover maternity leave)

Hours: Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (12-hour shifts: Includes long days, long nights, weekends and bank holidays. To meet the needs of a 24/7 service.)

Job ref: 253-0126-7710802

Employer: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Russells Hall Hospital

Town: Dudley

Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 09/02/2026 23:59

Job overview:

Do you have a passion for working in a paediatric setting? Do you want to work in a challenging environment? We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Nursing Associate on a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The busy children’s ward has an identified Paediatric Assessment Unit, High Dependency Area, Young Person’s Area and a Dedicated Day Case area. We require someone who is adaptable to work in all areas of the ward and who is a real team player.

Main duties of the job:

• Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Conduct nursing management rounds to prioritize care on the children's ward.
• Effectively communicate with patients and families, ensuring they are informed and involved in care decisions.
• Perform and teach additional clinical roles, supporting learning in both the Children’s Ward.
• Promote the use of the nursing process and individual patient care models.
• Ensure accurate nursing records are maintained.
• Foster effective department and multidisciplinary communication.
• Contribute to the development of new care techniques and participate in ethical research.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and setting standards.
• Maintain NMC requirements and stay updated in nursing practice.
• Address minor concerns and expedite serious complaints as per policy.
• Attend to children’s developmental and special needs, including visits and play.
• Provide care for critically ill/injured children in the Paediatric High Dependency Unit.
• The post holder may be required to cross cover other paediatric areas in the hospital.

Working for our organisation:

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We seek to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification:

• Qualifications & Education: Registered Nurse Associate with NMC, Evidence of professional development.
• Knowledge and Training: Commitment to evidence-based practice, Keen to develop own skills and nursing practice, Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and changes to NHS, Research awareness, Competent in clinical skills (e.g., ECG, venepuncture).
• Experience: Experience of working in an acute hospital setting, Able to manage a group of patients, Able to keep full and accurate records, Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care, Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work, Honest & Trustworthy, Demonstrates attention to detail, Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, Ability to work flexibly (e.g., internal rotation), Effective communication skills, oral and written, Ability to work within a team and develop others.
• Planning & Organisational Skills: Ability to organise and prioritise workload, Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Physical Skills: Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values: Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services, Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility, Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, depending upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups.