Job vacancy: Paediatric Clinical Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: Emergency Department
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref: 388-6111671-NMC

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Emergency Department, Torbay Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2024 23:59

Paediatric Clinical Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Utilise leadership skills ensuring that the Paediatric Emergency Department runs safely and efficiently to deliver high quality care.
Assist and support the Matron in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
To be responsible for the management of the department, effectively leading, motivating, supervising and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.
To ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them throughout the 24hour period.
To work with the ED Matron to ensure that an appropriate managerial and professional infrastructure is in place to support the delivery of services and functional requirements within their ward/ department which are in line with corporate and departmental objectives.
To take responsibility for proactively developing, implementing, and reviewing clinical practices to ensure that they are cost effective.
To contribute to annual staffing establishment and skill mix reviews, encouraging and promoting new ways of working which support and contribute towards departmental and corporate objectives/ improvement programmes.
To work with all members of the multi professional team to develop services that meet organisational and contractual requirements and to ensure the effective provision of all aspects of clinical care are maintained at a high standard.
To contribute and influence the total patient experience and journey through collaborative working and effective communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospital.
Assist in the formulation, and review of clinical policies and procedures. To take responsibility for implementing trust wide agreed polices within area of responsibility.
To be a point of contact by ensuring that they are a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
To assist PALS staff in helping to resolve the concerns of patients and their families as quickly as possible.
To have deputy responsibility for the clinical environment, interfacing with relevant staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and décor are maintained.
To establish and maintain positive links with external agencies in particular Social Services, Police and Safeguarding services.
To lead, support, supervise and instruct the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive professional integrity, balance, and perspective.
To contribute towards the development, production and implementation of the department’s strategic objectives and business plan, in line with agreed service and financial objectives

Person specification

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Essential criteria

Registered Sick Childrens Nurse
Substantial band 6 ED nursing experience

Desirable criteria

APLS/EPALS
Evidence of management experience

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

388-6111671-NMC JD&PS (PDF, 352.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Melody Andrews
Job title: Matron
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01803656113

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