Job summary This is a fantastic time to join our new vibrant and friendly paediatric team. It is a busy department which offers extensive learning and development opportunities unique to an urgent care setting. We see a wide range of patients who require fast effective nursing care which encompasses many fields of expertise and specialities, whilst maintaining a child friendly atmosphere, and ensuring the child is at the centre of all we do. As Sister / Charge Nurse of the Paediatric Department you will help lead and manage the department so that high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients and their carers. You will be an integral member of our team whom who maintain our on-going achievement of the emergency access standards. You must be committed to providing high quality nursing care; you will provide strong leadership and mentorship to junior staff and help support the senior team. You will be a highly visible leader and be experienced as a professional role model. In working in a progressively changing environment you will promote the Trusts values and be committed to high standards of service delivery. There is a dedicated Professional Development Team that supports to develop your skills not only as a clinical expert but as a leader and manager. Main duties of the job Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-24-1208 Job locations Childrens Emergency Department Worcestershire Royal Hospital Worcester WR5 1DD Job description Job responsibilities While working as a paediatric band 6 junior sister within ED team you will provide care to a range of patients within your scope of practice. To contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be required to take charge of the paediatric area of the department and assist with the smooth running of the department, with the ongoing support from the band 7 team and professional development training team. Job description Job responsibilities While working as a paediatric band 6 junior sister within ED team you will provide care to a range of patients within your scope of practice. To contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be required to take charge of the paediatric area of the department and assist with the smooth running of the department, with the ongoing support from the band 7 team and professional development training team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RNC NMC PIN Minimum of 2yrs experience qualified and working in a Childrens hospital setting. Your Personal Statement and previous experience will assist the team during the shortlisting process. It is important that the applicant meets the essential criteria found in the person specification. Flexibility to work the full range of shifts within a 24 hour shift pattern is essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RNC NMC PIN Minimum of 2yrs experience qualified and working in a Childrens hospital setting. Your Personal Statement and previous experience will assist the team during the shortlisting process. It is important that the applicant meets the essential criteria found in the person specification. Flexibility to work the full range of shifts within a 24 hour shift pattern is essential. 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Childrens Emergency Department Worcestershire Royal Hospital Worcester WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)