Staff Nurse - Acorn Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust

Overview

If you want to work in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment then this job is for you. We are looking for energetic and dedicated RSCN band 5 to join our team.

We offer training and development opportunities in order for you to further develop and grow in your professional career. Your health and wellbeing matter to us, therefore, we offer flexible working that allows you to balance life’s demands and an environment that foster appreciation and respect.

Support and Inclusion

We have a focus group that provides all new staff with an allocated buddy for ongoing support for your first year on the ward. Here on acorn ward, we champion diversity and inclusion, where you can be yourself and where all staff is treated fairly.

About Acorn Paediatric Ward

Acorn paediatric ward is a 24-bed acute medical facility, providing the highest quality care to patients 0-16 years old. We work in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team for effective outcomes for all our service users.

Trust Values and Care

We ensure that our trust values are embedded in our day-to-day work. To provide effective care to patients 0-16 years old within a paediatric acute inpatient ward. Ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised care is given to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. The post holder will ensure that they maintain professionalism at all times and that cer is provided utilising our WeCare values.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Vision and WeCare

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Inclusion and Flexible Working

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Application and Close

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment / s below.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025

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