Step into Your Next Adventure at Hascombe Ward!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Hascombe Ward at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford is calling on passionate and skilled paediatric nurses to join our exceptional team!
Whether you're an experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse or you're ready to grow into this role, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment where your professional development is a priority.
Why Choose Us?
Opportunities to Shine:
With onsite EPALS and PILS training, strong partnerships with the University of Surrey, and access to top-tier CPD providers, we'll support you every step of the way in reaching your career goals. Leadership Development:
Our comprehensive in-house Leadership and Management programmes will empower you to lead with confidence. Plus, our two dedicated Practice Development Nurses are here to guide and inspire you. A Place to Excel:
Hascombe Ward is a 23-bed general paediatric ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit caring for children of all ages. You'll work with diverse cases across medical and surgical specialities, including ENT, Maxillo-facial, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and more. £3,000 Golden Hello (terms and conditions attached) Main Duties of the Job
You will deliver patient care on a daily basis. As Nurse in Charge, you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of your clinical area and ensure that all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures. You will manage, lead, and support a team of paediatric nurses in the delivery of evidence-based, family-centred care that is of a high standard. Utilising clinical audit, research, and supervision, you will monitor and improve standards of care by the efficient use of resources and liaising with the senior sister. About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Job Responsibilities
A Centre of Excellence:
We're proud to be a Level 2 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU), collaborating with the Royal Marsden. You'll also work closely with our Paediatric ED department, SCBU, and children's outpatient services, supported by a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Your Wellbeing Matters:
At the Royal Surrey, we're committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. With innovative initiatives and a dedicated wellbeing team, we ensure you feel as cared for as the patients we serve. Join a Team That Feels Like Family:
We're proud of our team and the exceptional care we provide, and we want you to be a part of it! Take the First Step:
Ready to find out more? We'd love to show you around. For an informal visit or to chat about the role, contact Susan Winney, Hascombe Ward Manager, at
01483 571155 ext 4764
or
susan.winney@nhs.net . Start your next chapter with us at Hascombe Ward—we can't wait to welcome you! Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Paediatric Nurse Part 8 or 15 Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in the past one/two years European Paediatric Life Support Course (EPLS) or similar Knowledge and Experience
Experience at Band 5 or above within a general paediatric setting Current employment in an acute NHS setting Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. IV additives, blood gases, and central lines Knowledge and understanding of current issues in the acute NHS setting Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling and clinical risk management 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. £39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS
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With onsite EPALS and PILS training, strong partnerships with the University of Surrey, and access to top-tier CPD providers, we'll support you every step of the way in reaching your career goals. Leadership Development:
Our comprehensive in-house Leadership and Management programmes will empower you to lead with confidence. Plus, our two dedicated Practice Development Nurses are here to guide and inspire you. A Place to Excel:
Hascombe Ward is a 23-bed general paediatric ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit caring for children of all ages. You'll work with diverse cases across medical and surgical specialities, including ENT, Maxillo-facial, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and more. £3,000 Golden Hello (terms and conditions attached) Main Duties of the Job
You will deliver patient care on a daily basis. As Nurse in Charge, you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of your clinical area and ensure that all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures. You will manage, lead, and support a team of paediatric nurses in the delivery of evidence-based, family-centred care that is of a high standard. Utilising clinical audit, research, and supervision, you will monitor and improve standards of care by the efficient use of resources and liaising with the senior sister. About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Job Responsibilities
A Centre of Excellence:
We're proud to be a Level 2 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU), collaborating with the Royal Marsden. You'll also work closely with our Paediatric ED department, SCBU, and children's outpatient services, supported by a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Your Wellbeing Matters:
At the Royal Surrey, we're committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. With innovative initiatives and a dedicated wellbeing team, we ensure you feel as cared for as the patients we serve. Join a Team That Feels Like Family:
We're proud of our team and the exceptional care we provide, and we want you to be a part of it! Take the First Step:
Ready to find out more? We'd love to show you around. For an informal visit or to chat about the role, contact Susan Winney, Hascombe Ward Manager, at
01483 571155 ext 4764
or
susan.winney@nhs.net . Start your next chapter with us at Hascombe Ward—we can't wait to welcome you! Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Paediatric Nurse Part 8 or 15 Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in the past one/two years European Paediatric Life Support Course (EPLS) or similar Knowledge and Experience
Experience at Band 5 or above within a general paediatric setting Current employment in an acute NHS setting Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. IV additives, blood gases, and central lines Knowledge and understanding of current issues in the acute NHS setting Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling and clinical risk management 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. £39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS
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