Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Full time, permanent position

The post holder will establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families and colleagues, often on complex or sensitive issues, while promoting equality, diversity and individual rights. They will maintain and develop their own knowledge and skills through continuing professional development and reflective practice, and contribute to the education and development of others.

A key part of the role is to monitor and maintain health, safety and security, actively engaging in clinical governance, quality improvement, research and service development. The post holder will assess and respond to complex and changing health and wellbeing needs, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

They will provide visible leadership, supporting, inspiring and challenging colleagues to innovate and develop practice, while fostering a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement. In addition, they will be expected to manage unpredictable and high-pressure situations within a rapidly changing emergency environment, demonstrating sound judgement and clinical expertise.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a visible, approachable and clinically expert nurse, accountable for maintaining the highest standards of care and providing effective leadership within the Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (PUECC).

You will act as nurse in charge of the department, including triage, ensuring that safe, effective and timely care is delivered to all children and young people. You will oversee and coordinate activity within your designated area, providing clinical expertise, guidance and support to colleagues, while following appropriate escalation processes.

This role incorporates the management, development and education of staff nurses, support workers and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth and improvement.

You will act as an advocate for children, young people and their families, ensuring care is family-centred, compassionate and delivered in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.

The post holder will be expected to uphold Trust and national safeguarding standards, with a thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including the use of SystmOne and CPIS checks.

This is a challenging yet rewarding position requiring strong leadership, sound clinical judgement and excellent communication skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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