Please note, previous applicants need not apply
Job Title: Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/ per rota
Closing Date: 29th November 2024
Interview Date: 9th December 2024
We cannot accept applications from those who do not have a current NMC registration.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
To support the Paediatric Nurse Lead to manage a team of nurses, ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care & take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
Take lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Paediatric Nurse Lead & deputise for the Paediatric Nurse Lead in their absence.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
1. E ffective open communication
2. E x cellence and safety in everything we do
3. C hallenge but support
4. E xpect respect and dignity
5. L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
Undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patients where appropriate.
Create and utilize opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
Lead a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a band 6.
Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
Deputise for the Paediatric lead nurse in his/her absence.
As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trust’s Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
Assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Participate in the out of hour’s operational cover and bleep roster for the Trust as appropriate.
Support the Paediatric Nurse Lead in the investigation of complaints within the ward area.
Ensure information on the Ward/Department Information System is correct and updated regularly when relevant.
In collaboration with the Paediatric Nurse Lead, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.
Undertake training sessions in ward environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tool.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, full details are in the attached job description.
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