Job overview
Welcome to Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. We are inviting Newly Qualified and Experienced Band 5 Child Nurses to apply for positions across the Birmingham Children’s Hospital site. These roles are within the Medicine Division for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to support winter pressures from October 2026 to March 2027. Only applicants who hold a recognised qualification in Children’s Nursing should apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for delivering care to our children. At BWC we have a positive learning culture and offer excellent comprehensive professional development opportunities to ensure our nurses are supported in their new and exciting role. There are a range of training opportunities available along with expert clinical support from our most experienced staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to experience working in an acute clinical area within the Medicine Division. We care for patients from ages 0‑16, with a wide range of short‑ and long‑term acute conditions.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust is committed to providing the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. We promote inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Person specification
Qualifications
- RN Child
- NMC pin by 1st October 2026
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Knowledge
- Ability to deal with conflict situations
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
- Basic computer skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate effectively in challenging situations
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
- Understand the importance of effective team working
- Flexible across hours of work to meet service need including nights and weekends
- Punctual and reliable
- Demonstrate conduct and behaviours in keeping with the NMC Code
Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application.
Reasonable Adjustments
BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long‑term health or mental health condition. We will strive to support and accommodate reasonable adjustments where possible.
Safeguarding
As a Trust employee you must comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated confidentially.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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