Sister/Charge Nurse (Paediatrics)
The closing date is 17 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Paediatric Critical Care Unit based at The James Cook University Hospital to employ a part time, permanent Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated children's nurses to join our senior nursing team within Paediatric Critical Care at The James Cook University Hospital.
You will be a senior nurse within the unit and have a leadership role, supporting staff and nursing students as well as direct care for patients and their families. You will be expected to support the development of clinical practice and contribute towards quality issues within the department.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver planned, direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's established nursing procedures. Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, well-being and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved.
We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who shares our goal. In return we will support on-going professional development and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical and leadership skills.
Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and share a commitment to team working.
The successful candidate would be expected to complete APLS at the earliest opportunity to be able to carry the crash bleep.
Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential.
This vacancy will close when sufficient applications have been received.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-WAC-7342552
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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