Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the paediatric team on Sarum Ward as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse . We are looking for for someone who is enthusiastic , experienced and a motivated paediatric nurse who is passionate about the delivery of high quality care to children and young people ( CYP )
Sarum Ward has 16 beds for CYP aged 0- 16 years and is an acute paediatric ward . In addition to general paediatrics we specialise in the care of burns and plastic surgery and cleft lip and palate. The ward also includes a busy Day Assessment Unit where we take CYP with open access, from GP referrals and also from our Emergency Department .
If you are interested in join our friendly team , please see our job description and personal specification . We welcome informal visits and would be very happy to show you around .
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse you will be responsible for being part of management and leadership team of the ward , deputising for the Ward Lead in their absence .
You will coordinate the smooth running of the ward ensuring the delivery of high standards of clinical care in adherence with local and National policies and guidelines.
You will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team , assessing , planning , giving and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating it's effectiveness .
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse with a Diploma , Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent level of knowledge.
- NMC approved assessor or supervisor
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to specialty
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a band 5 nurse in an acute paediatric setting
- Evidence of leadership and management within a health care setting
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary structure
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation of change
- Evidence of quality audit or health improvement projects
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in specialty
- Awareness of safeguarding and relevant pathways
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or during stressful situations
- Team player
- Ability to think creatively and contribute to service improvements
- Ability to to organise own work load while supervising others
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse with a Diploma , Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent level of knowledge.
- NMC approved assessor or supervisor
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to specialty
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a band 5 nurse in an acute paediatric setting
- Evidence of leadership and management within a health care setting
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary structure
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation of change
- Evidence of quality audit or health improvement projects
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in specialty
- Awareness of safeguarding and relevant pathways
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or during stressful situations
- Team player
- Ability to think creatively and contribute to service improvements
- Ability to to organise own work load while supervising others
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).
