Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Associate - Paediatrics
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Nursing Associate - Paediatrics
Paediatric Ward Nursing Associate – Wexham Park Hospital
about the role
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a real difference to children’s healthcare? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team?
If the answer is yes, then our Paediatric Ward at Wexham Park Hospital is the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, where high standards of patient care and family-centred support are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, caring for children and young people with a variety of medical and surgical needs.
You will be working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who value teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in care delivery. In return, we offer:
- A comprehensive induction
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive atmosphere that encourages career progression
Whether you are newly qualified or have a wealth of experience, if you have a passion for paediatrics and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of paediatric care at Wexham Park.
main duties & responsibilities
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Be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional, depending on the setting).
- Focus should be on promoting health and independence.
- Must align with the NHS Values.
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Exhibit accountable professionalism and maintain proficient attitudes and behaviours.
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Work as part of a designated clinical and care team, ensuring care is tailored to the individual needs of patients.
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Perform clinical and care tasks with high competence, supervised by a registered nurse or other eligible professional, or (when appropriately experienced) deliver care independently following the individual’s care plan.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of Nursing Associate role parameters and refer to clinical advice when needed.
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Show evidence of foundation degree-level education and relevant underpinning knowledge of paediatric practice.
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Provide support to registered nurses, medical staff, and allied health professionals in the clinical setting.
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Adopt a flexible yet adaptable approach to meet the changing demands of paediatric care.
working for frimley health nhs foundation trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on:
- Being an inclusive and disability-confident employer (Gold Standard under the Armed Forces Covenant).
- Offering first-class development opportunities, including:
- Professional development
- Clinical skills training
- Leadership courses
We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance, understanding that:
- A healthy employee supports high-quality patient care.
- Flexible working is encouraged for staff with varying needs.
Our services span over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and South Buckinghamshire. Our ambitious strategy, FHFT 2030, aims to make us: ✔ The best place to receive care ✔ The best place to work in the NHS
Our Trust Values are central to our approach:
- Committed to Excellence
- Working Together
- Facing the Future
- A modern, compassionate healthcare organisation
Key Investments & Commitments
- £100m Heatherwood Hospital ( brand-new facility )
- £49m Emergency Assessment Centre (Wexham Park)
- £10m Maternity Services upgrade
- Sustainability & Net Zero drive
- Green hospital designs with renewable energy and smart systems to reduce environmental impact.
- Embedding sustainable practices across all operations for better healthcare outcomes.
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application info
Apply online now – (Synectics Job Board) for further details:
- [See attached detailed job description & person specification](not linked – apply directly via NHS careers platform or trust website)*
person specification
experience (Essential Criteria)
- Proven experience of collaborating in a multidisciplinary team under appropriate supervision.
- Ability to self-critically evaluate strengths and development needs, seeking guidance as needed.
- Exposure to delivering/harmonising complex, sensitive patient information with clarity.
desirable criteria
- Experience in mentoring or supervising less experienced team members for skill development.
skills & knowledge (essential criteria)
- Clear understanding of the Nursing Associate role, including its scope within broader nursing and allied health teams.
- Ability to align with NMC professional standards (The Code) and NHS values.
- Knowledge of NMC Revalidation requirements.
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal), applicable to:
- Patients and families
- All multidisciplinary team members
qualifications
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC (*referenced against paediatric experience).
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English (or English and Maths Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent).
desirable criteria
- Holding a Level 3 Health-related qualification enhances your application.
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