Paediatric Nurse – Band 6

Paediatric Nurse – Band 6  

Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshireSalary: Band 6 - £41,789 – £48,973 per annum  

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, flexible to meet the needs of the service

Contract: Permanent | Full-time 

Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want a role where your expertise, compassion and curiosity truly matter? 

About Us

Nestled in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside St Elizabeth’s is more than a care and education provider — we’re a thriving, values-led community built on compassion, aspiration, collaboration and joy. We work closely with families, carers, educators and healthcare professionals to make sure every young person we support gets the care, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.

With on-site education, residential care and a multidisciplinary health agency — including specialist nursing, therapies, psychology, and positive behaviour support — we offer a unique, integrated model that supports individuals across every stage of life.

We’re now looking for a Paediatric Nurse who shares our values of compassion, respect, and empowerment to join our friendly and dedicated team.

The Role

As a Paediatric Nurse, you’ll play a vital part in providing specialist, person-centred nursing care to children and young adults with epilepsy and other complex needs.

You’ll work collaboratively across the home and educational settings — supporting staff teams and families to understand and manage epilepsy safely, confidently, and with reassurance.
 

What You’ll Do

• Work flexibly 5 days a week to support the nursing rota, shifts include: - 
  • 7am – 2:30pm
  • 1:45pm – 9:15pm
  • 8am – 4pm
• Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Support seizure management and the safe administration of rescue medication.
• Work alongside families, carers, and staff teams to develop and review care and emergency plans.
• Collaborate with neurologists, therapists, and educators to support individual development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to care planning, record-keeping, and continuous improvement of our nursing service.
• Offer guidance, training, and emotional support to families and support staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid NMC registration
• Experience supporting children or young adults with epilepsy and/or complex medical needs
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• A compassionate communicator who builds trust with children and families.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a small, supportive team.
• Committed to empowering families and promoting the rights and wellbeing of children with disabilities.

Why Join St Elizabeth’s?

• A genuinely rewarding role where you can see the difference your care makes every day.
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a role where your nursing makes a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis — early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please note: We are not located on a public transport route. Access to personal transport is helpful.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are also a Disability Confident and Investors in People employer.

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Apply now or contact our recruitment team to learn more.

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