Registered Nursing Associate, Band 4

Job summary

Make a move to our paediatric unit to make a difference using your clinical knowledge to enhance the experience of children, young people and families. Here at Gloucester, we are delighted to offer Band 4 nursing associate positions within the paediatric unit.

The Centre offers a unique environment for nursing associates to develop their paediatric experience across a range of areas: Inpatients, Paediatric Assessment Unit, High Dependency unit, Day unit, oncology shared care services and outpatients.

We pride ourselves on listening, where your voice will be heard, your knowledge, skills and experience are valued and we celebrate your contributions within the Team. You will be provided with a supernumerary induction period across the unit.

We have a dedicated professional development team who will support you through you induction period, helping you consolidate your learning and gain the essential skills knowledge and competencies to help you integrate into our nursing team.

For further information, please contact Lisa via email lisa.underwood@nhs.net or 0300 422 8459

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nursing Associate on paediatrics you will be expected to deliver compassionate, safe, high quality, care for children of all ages within our large unit. Our service cover specialist inpatient services such as paediatric oncology, paediatric critical care level 2, paediatric surgery and a paediatric assessment unit as well as an extensive children's outpatient service.

You should be enthusiastic, motivated with good interpersonal skills and able to problem solve and prioritise during periods of pressure.

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, you will be required to deliver and supervise patient care for the clinical area; ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of care.

Working in conjunction with the team to deliver safe patient and family centred care within a challenging and changing clinical environment.

Please see attached Job Description for detailed responsibilities

About us

At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes benefits, flexible working, and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve.

Details

Date posted

23 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

318-26-T0271

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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