Job summary
Are you a dedicated and motivated Children's nurse who is committed to providing high quality care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's nurse to undertake the role of a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse on Ward 21 our acute inpatient unit at Walsall Manor Hospital.
It is an exciting time to join the paediatric team at Walsall due to the expansion and progression of our service. The unit is leading the way in progressing virtual wards and a new team structure is creating a new dynamic way of team working.
Ward 21 is 21 bedded acute unit looking after children and young people aged 0-16 years. We care for patients under the following specialties, Surgical, acute medical, ENT and trauma and orthopedics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the senior sister in the leadership and management of ward 21.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the co-ordination of the unit, ensuring patient safety and patient flow.
You will need be confident and competent to lead and support the nursing team in delivering high quality patient care.
You must have significant experience of working as a band 5 paediatric nurse in acute setting.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.
We are able to consider flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with minimal supervision and take charge of the ward 21 on adaily basis
Manage complex clinical situations, providing guidance, supervision andsupport to junior members of staff.
Support the Senor Sister to monitor the safety and quality of careensuring the provision of safe, quality care and treatment for patients which delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience.
To be a positive role model for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust at all times and promote the trust values
Maintains a safe level of nurse staffing and escalates to senior sisterwhen this cannot be achieved
Participating in the Trusts IPDR process
Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff
Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information andsupportingcolleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive ward team and theachievement of team objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with minimal supervision and take charge of the ward 21 on adaily basis
Manage complex clinical situations, providing guidance, supervision andsupport to junior members of staff.
Support the Senor Sister to monitor the safety and quality of careensuring the provision of safe, quality care and treatment for patients which delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience.
To be a positive role model for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust at all times and promote the trust values
Maintains a safe level of nurse staffing and escalates to senior sisterwhen this cannot be achieved
Participating in the Trusts IPDR process
Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff
Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information andsupportingcolleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive ward team and theachievement of team objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant Paediatric Nursing experience at band 5.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- effective communication
- problem solving approach
- leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant Paediatric Nursing experience at band 5.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- effective communication
- problem solving approach
- leadership qualities
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
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).
