An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sister to join our Paediatric Assessment Unit team. The successful candidate will be a registered Paediatric nurse who will demonstrate excellent leadership skills. The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff whilst working to deadlines.
It is an exciting time to join the paediatric team at Walsall due to the expansion and progression of the service. PAU is housed in a state-of-the-art purpose-built unit, the unit is leading the way in progressing virtual wards and a new team structure is creating a new dynamic way of team working. We are leading the way with digital innovation.
The paediatric department comprises of a 21-inpatient ward, a 12 bedded PAU, surgical work, a virtual ward, children community nursing team and outpatient’s department.
To be successful you will need to have a mature, compassionate and sensitive manner with a genuine desire and passion to help people. You must be able to demonstrate the trust values of Respect, Compassion, Teamwork and Professionalism in all that you do.
To function as an expert clinical practitioner within the general paediatric unit. Delivering direct patient care whilst, managing, leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within PAU.
To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to children, young people and their families who attend PAU.
The post holder will deputise for the Paediatric matron, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within the paediatric department.
The post holder will actively contribute to practice development within the paediatric department, ensuring that staff have the opportunities to develop in their roles, are assessed and competent to deliver the care required to the patients within the paediatric department.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof.
The multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, opened in early 2023 .
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Management and Leadership
To be responsible for the management of PAU, effectively leading, motivating, supervising and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.
To ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them throughout the 24hour period.
To ensure that maximum usage of available beds is always maintained by utilising agreed operational strategies to facilitate appropriate admissions, and timely discharge to meet the needs of the service.
To deputise for Paediatric matron as necessary.
To take responsibility for proactively developing, implementing and reviewing clinical practices to ensure that they are cost effective.
To assist the matron to manage the overall paediatric budget and be an authorised signatory for stock orders, Roster pro and expenses.
To contribute to annual staffing establishment and skill mix reviews, encouraging and promoting new ways of working which support and contribute towards Divisional and corporate objectives and improvement programmes .
To work with all members of the multi professional team to develop services that meet organisational and contractual requirements and to ensure the effective provision of all aspects of clinical care are maintained at a high standard.
To contribute and influence the total patient experience and journey through collaborative working and effective communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospital.
Assist in the formulation, and review of clinical policies and procedures. To take responsibility for implementing trust wide agreed polices within area of responsibility.
To be a point of contact by ensuring that they are a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
To assist PALS staff in helping to resolve the concerns of patients and their families as quickly as possible.
To have overall responsibility for the clinical environment, interfacing with relevant staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and décor are maintained.
To establish and maintain positive links with external agencies in particular social care, CAMHS and community nursing / domiciliary therapy services.
To lead, support, supervise and instruct the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive professional integrity, balance and perspective.
To contribute towards the development, production and implementation of the department’s strategic objectives and business plan, in line with agreed service and financial objectives.
To participate in the paediatric senior nursing rota to ensure a visible senior nurse presence in the department. This will require working clinical shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required.
Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required. Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
Monitor the quality of care in relation to the health outcomes for specific patients.
Identifies and pursues own educational and professional development.
Attend mandatory training as required.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Mar 2025