Do you have a passion for working within a paediatric setting? Would you like to work in a challenging environment? We are looking to recruit Band 6 Charge Nurses/Sisters.
The post will require you to work a mix of shifts. The busy Children's Ward has an identified Paediatric Assessment Unit, High Dependency Area, Young Person's Area and a Dedicated Day Case Ward. We can offer a range of training opportunities. We require someone who is adaptable to work in all areas of the ward and who is a real team player. The successful candidate will have recent experience of working within an acute setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be designated to take charge of the Ward regularly, being responsible for the management of the ward during the shift, including the organisation of the ward activities and the management of staff and resources.
The post holder will have direct involvement in the delivery of a high standard of care to the patient and their relatives.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying and writing guidelines, policies, and standards relating to children/young people in line with Government and Trust directives and monitoring standards through audit and evaluation.
The post holder will participate in the education and training of nursing students and will act as a role model to junior staff and other team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RSCN/RNC.
* Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
* Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level.
Skills/ Experience
* Recent Paediatric experience at a Band 5 level.
* Paediatric Life Support/Advanced Paediatric Life Support course.
* Paediatric High Dependency module or willingness to undertake.
* Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
* Experience of close liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision-making skills.
* Knowledge of effective people management practices.
* Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
* Current experience of working with safeguarding issues and able to identify and refer to appropriate agencies.
* Recent experience of working within an acute setting.
* Computer Literate.
Communication
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
* Able to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
* Able to communicate using different methods (i.e. email etc.).
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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