Job summary
**Please note, previous applicants need not apply**
Job Title: Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse
Hours per week: 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.
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Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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:
E ffective open communication
E x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
Undertake and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patients where appropriate.
Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery inaccordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providingappropriate 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.
Planning 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 Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
Assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Participate in the out of hours 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 facilitate 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.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
1. Three years at Band 5 or equivalent
2. Experience within the specialty
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
4. Ability to manage a team
Desirable
5. Experience of Research Management
6. Experience of audit and resource
Qualification and Professional
Essential
7. RSCN/ RN Child Branch
8. Teaching qualification
9. Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
Desirable
10. Managerial qualification
11. Diploma
12. Leadership Development
13. Post Grad qualification in specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
14. Excellent communication skills
15. Ability to have positive working relationships.
16. Proven leadership skills
17. Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
18. Evidence based practice
19. Computer literate
20. Experience of using evidence based practice
21. To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
22. To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout A normal shift and will require moderate effort.
23. Enthusiastic
24. Good health record
Personal Qualities
Essential
25. Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
26. Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively
27. Deal with the emotional stress arising.
Other
Essential
28. To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention
Trust Values
Essential
29. Effective Open Communication
30. Excellence and Safety in all that we do
31. Challenge but Support
32. Expect Respect and Dignity
33. Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence