Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Paediatric Critical Care Unit based at The James Cook University Hospital to employ a temporary Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated children's nurses to join our senior nursing team within Paediatric Critical Care at The James Cook University Hospital. Main duties of the job Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver planned, direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's established nursing procedures. Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, well-being and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved. You will be a senior nurse within the unit and have a leadership role, supporting staff and nursing students as well as direct care for patients and their families. You will be expected to support the development of clinical practice and contribute towards quality issues within the department. We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who shares our goal. In return we will support on-going professional development and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical and leadership skills. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and share a commitment to team working. The successful candidate would be expected to complete APLS at the earliest opportunity to be able to carry the crash bleep. Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential. This vacancy will close when sufficient applications have been received. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-WAC-7103085 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualification Essential Current NMC registration (child subpart) Degree/diploma in Nursing Knowledge and Skills Essential A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Experience Essential Experience of working within an acute or community setting. Evidence of multi-disciplinary working. Desirable PILS/PLS/APLS Person Specification Qualification Essential Current NMC registration (child subpart) Degree/diploma in Nursing Knowledge and Skills Essential A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Experience Essential Experience of working within an acute or community setting. Evidence of multi-disciplinary working. Desirable PILS/PLS/APLS 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. 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)