Job summary
Are you a dedicated and compassionate paediatric nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional care in a fast paced emergency setting ?
Peterborough City Hospital; is seeking a motivated Paediatric Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse, to join our dedicated Children and Young People's Emergency Department. In this leadership role, you will work alongside our team, to ensure high quality, family centred care for babies, children and young people in emergency situations. You will also be fully supported by two experienced Paediatric managers, who are committed to your development and success in this role.
This role offers excellent professional growth opportunities, including training in triage for both paediatric injuries and illnesses, experience in our Urgent treatment Centre, and skill development in resuscitation ( resus) care for paediatric patients needing critical support.
Our amazing team will assist you in managing your daily duties and responsibilities while rotating between the Urgent Treatment Centre and the Emergency Department. Our ED acts as a single point of access for all emergencies offering treatment to more than 100,000 patients per year. We serve a diverse population that is reflected in our workforce.
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 will offer you a £1,000 welcome bonus in recognition of choosing to join #TeamNWAngliaFT.
1. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality care for infants, children and young people who attend the Emergency Department alongside the ED/Paediatric team, Clinical teams, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
2. Provide strong, visible clinical leadership, supporting nursing staff to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.
3. Actively participate in and lead emergency situations, demonstrating excellent clinical decision -making.
4. Mentor, support, and develop junior nurses and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
5. Work closely with two Paediatric Managers who will provide preceptorship, guidance and support as you step in your leadership position.
6. Enhance your resus skills, with opportunities to care for paediatric patients requiring critical resuscitation support.
7. Utilize your triage skills for assessing both paediatric injuries and illnesses, and gain hands - on experience in our Urgent Treatment Centre.
8. As a leader, you will be a role model to junior staff members providing clinical supervision and support to the team. You will also, be supporting a multi-disciplinary team in different areas of the Emergency Care setting as required.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
9. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
10. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
11. Flexible working opportunities;
12. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
13. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
14. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
15. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
16. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
17. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
18. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for additional information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
19. Registered Nurse (Child) / RNC
20. 2 Years' experience working in ED or acute medical admission area
21. Ability to comprehensively assess children and a working knowledge of Manchester Triage
22. Teaching/Mentorship qualification or working towards
23. PILS trained
24. 3 years post registration experience
Desirable
25. Degree in Paediatric Nursing
26. Post registration additional courses ( HDU course)
27. Completion of or working towards a leadership programme
28. APLS/EPALS TNCC/ATNC HMIMMS
Experience/Knowledge/ Skills/Ability
Essential
29. Sufficient experience in caring for the acutely unwell child and clinical skills including: o Cannulation/venepuncture o Competence in leading and supporting a team o Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment o Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area. o Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
30. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
31. Practical teaching experience formally or informally
32. Link Nurse Role
33. Participation in change management project
34. Experience of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.