Job summary
*Please note, previous applicants need not apply*
Job Title: Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum/ per rota
Please note if you commence in post prior to October 2024, you will be paid in line with 2023/2024 agenda for change pay scales.
Closing Date: 18th October 2024
Interview Date: 1st November 2024
We cannot accept applications from those who do not have a current NMC registration.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
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Main duties of the job
To support the Paediatric Ward Manager to manage a team of nurses, ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care & take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
Take lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated, as well as deputising for the Paediatric Ward Manager in their absence.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
Undertake and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patients where appropriate.
Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
Deputise for the Paediatric Ward Manager in his/her absence.
As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
Assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Support the Paediatric Ward Manager in the investigation of complaints within the ward area.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, full details are in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
Undertake and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patients where appropriate.
Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
Deputise for the Paediatric Ward Manager in his/her absence.
As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
Assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Support the Paediatric Ward Manager in the investigation of complaints within the ward area.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, full details are in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Three years at Band 5 or equivalent
- Experience within the specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to manage a team
Desirable
- Experience of Research Management
- Experience of audit and resource
Qualification and Professional
Essential
- RSCN/ RN Child Branch
- Teaching qualification
- Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Managerial qualification
- Diploma
- Leadership Development
- Post Grad qualification in specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to have positive working relationships.
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Evidence based practice
- Computer literate
- Experience of using evidence based practice
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout A normal shift and will require moderate effort.
- Enthusiastic
- Good health record
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
- Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively
- Deal with the emotional stress arising.
Other
Essential
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Expect Respect and Dignity
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Three years at Band 5 or equivalent
- Experience within the specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to manage a team
Desirable
- Experience of Research Management
- Experience of audit and resource
Qualification and Professional
Essential
- RSCN/ RN Child Branch
- Teaching qualification
- Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Managerial qualification
- Diploma
- Leadership Development
- Post Grad qualification in specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to have positive working relationships.
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Evidence based practice
- Computer literate
- Experience of using evidence based practice
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout A normal shift and will require moderate effort.
- Enthusiastic
- Good health record
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
- Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively
- Deal with the emotional stress arising.
Other
Essential
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Expect Respect and Dignity
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
