Job summary We are looking for a well-organised, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team. Ward 24 is a dynamic, fast paced unit consisting of 29 Inpatient beds and 8 Paediatric Assessment beds. Within the ward footprint is an established High Dependancy Unit which has recently been given Level 2 status. The role of Band 6 sister requires a pro active, forward thinking nurse. The successful candidate will help further develop the team, whilst delivering exceptional levels of care and family support. You will require excellent organisational, communication and team working and the ability to support and deliver paediatric care with effective leadership and management skills. As well as supporting the junior nursing and clinical team, you will be expected to support and share the vision of the Senior Nursing team. You will require excellent organisational, communication and team working and the ability to support and deliver paediatric care with effective leadership and management skills. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to work within an integrated children's service providing care to children and their families on a general Paediatric Ward. The ward offers a wide range of experience, caring for children and young people with a range of medical and surgical conditions. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 151-SF35 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualification Essential RNC Mentorship qualification HDU competencies Desirable Undertaking or completed further academic study Relevant specialist course Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in an acute setting Substantial experience on an acute surgical ward Desirable Experience of leading a team Skills & Knowledge Essential IV trained Central line trained Desirable Cannulation & venepuncture Person Specification Qualification Essential RNC Mentorship qualification HDU competencies Desirable Undertaking or completed further academic study Relevant specialist course Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in an acute setting Substantial experience on an acute surgical ward Desirable Experience of leading a team Skills & Knowledge Essential IV trained Central line trained Desirable Cannulation & venepuncture 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)