Main area: Paediatrics
Grade Band: 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term 12 month contract to cover secondment)
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref: 176-F-6932912-A
Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town: Huntingdon
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/03/2025 23:59
Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Huntingdon
Band 6
Job overview
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality care to children and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team on Holly Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
We are a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about delivering high-quality care to our patients and their families, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
We are a 19 bedded ward comprising of 6 en-suite cubicles, 3 four-bedded bays and one HDU room. We are a general paediatric ward receiving children from 0 - 18 years dependent on condition. We have a busy day surgery area within the ward and take up to 6 surgical patients per day. Our Paediatric Assessment Unit takes up to 9 patients and is where GP's and other health professionals can refer into for admissions and/or assessment, as well as taking patients on their journey from the Emergency Department.
On top of all the great things that we have to offer, we also pride ourselves on development opportunities for the team in their own career development, skills, and knowledge.
As part of this role, you will be expected to rotate to Amazon Ward at Peterborough City Hospital when the clinical need arises.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice.*
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for children and adolescents in line with current evidence, Unit policies and guidelines and NMC Code of Practice.
* To develop an environment which supports the value of nursing care.
* To act as an advocate for the children receiving care.
* To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care.
* To be involved in the development of evidence-based practice in the Children’s service and to encourage reflective practice providing a supportive framework to ensure that this takes place.
* To initiate and support innovative change within the Nursing Service in line with current clinical and academic evidence, national standards and relevant reports.
* To be aware and have an understanding of the guidelines relating to Child Protection issues.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration.
* Mentorship module or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality/acute care area.
* Post registration qualification or course evidence in High Dependency Care Level 1 and/or 2 relevant to clinical speciality.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Leadership course.
* PILS/ALS trained.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience
* Uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
* Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application.
* Experience of managing teams.
* Evidence of being a reflective practitioner.
* Demonstration of autonomous practice.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency environment.
* Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care.
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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