Registered Children's Nurse

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Children’s Unit team at Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and child-focused environment, delivering high-quality care to children and young people.
 

Our CYP service is continuing to develop, and we are seeking nurses who are passionate about providing safe, effective, and family-centred care while contributing to service improvement and innovation.

This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. 

Duties of this role include:  

• Deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care for children across a range of clinical settings.

• Monitor and respond to changes in condition, escalate concerns, and carry out clinical observations, treatments, and interventions safely.

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with NMC and organisational guidelines.

• Work in partnership with families and carers, providing information, reassurance, and emotional support throughout the care journey.

• Involve parents in care planning and discharge preparation, recognising their role in supporting recovery and wellbeing.

• Communicate effectively with children of all ages, using appropriate play, distraction, and communication techniques.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:  

• Registered Nurse (Children / Paediatrics) with valid NMC registration.

• Experience delivering nursing care to children and young people in hospital or community settings.

• Strong communication and family liaison skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment.

• Understanding of safeguarding, child development, and family dynamics.

Salary & Benefits 

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service 

• Private Pension Scheme 

• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions 

• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts 

• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay 

• Non-contributory life insurance 

• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits 

• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing 

• Employee recognition programmes 

• Industry leading training and development opportunities 

…and much more! 

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. 

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. 

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy