Sister/ Charge Nurse Paediatric Inpatient Ward
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
You will assist the Senior Sister in ensuring care delivery and management of the ward is implemented within agreed frameworks in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, values and behaviours. You will provide nursing leadership and are accountable for patient, public and staff experience whilst on shift. You will lead, offer clinical advice and support management of services to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate nursing care. The role involves working as part of a nursing and medical team to provide inpatient care to babies and children within Dolphin ward at Royal Derby Hospital. You will plan, implement and evaluate holistic, individualised patient care in a safe and caring environment in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst acting as the patient's advocate and maintaining privacy and dignity. Applicants must hold RSCN or RN child branch qualification. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to utilise these effectively. You should be professional and a role model, leading by example and always displaying exemplary standards of behaviour in line with the NMC code of conduct. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the ward manager with responsibility for: The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated. Expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge of the ward in the absence of the manager. Will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible. As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you will be required to utilise your organisational skills to assess patient requirements, prioritise workload, allocate skill mix and support all members of the nursing team. Working with the multi disciplinary team you will ensure patients receive the care they need in an appropriate time scale. Closing date of applications: 3rd February 2025 Interview date: 17th February 2025 About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Substantial paediatric experience Safeguarding experience and training Experience of running a shift Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general paediatric skills Current NMC professional registration Experience of managing a team Experience of teaching Experience of supporting and developing junior staff An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality. 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.
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
You will assist the Senior Sister in ensuring care delivery and management of the ward is implemented within agreed frameworks in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, values and behaviours. You will provide nursing leadership and are accountable for patient, public and staff experience whilst on shift. You will lead, offer clinical advice and support management of services to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate nursing care. The role involves working as part of a nursing and medical team to provide inpatient care to babies and children within Dolphin ward at Royal Derby Hospital. You will plan, implement and evaluate holistic, individualised patient care in a safe and caring environment in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst acting as the patient's advocate and maintaining privacy and dignity. Applicants must hold RSCN or RN child branch qualification. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to utilise these effectively. You should be professional and a role model, leading by example and always displaying exemplary standards of behaviour in line with the NMC code of conduct. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the ward manager with responsibility for: The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated. Expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge of the ward in the absence of the manager. Will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible. As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you will be required to utilise your organisational skills to assess patient requirements, prioritise workload, allocate skill mix and support all members of the nursing team. Working with the multi disciplinary team you will ensure patients receive the care they need in an appropriate time scale. Closing date of applications: 3rd February 2025 Interview date: 17th February 2025 About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Substantial paediatric experience Safeguarding experience and training Experience of running a shift Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general paediatric skills Current NMC professional registration Experience of managing a team Experience of teaching Experience of supporting and developing junior staff An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality. 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.
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