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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
230-41001147-URG-B
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Job Title -Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Hours per week -37.5 hours per week

Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent

Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum/ per rota

Closing Date: 21st May 2024

Interview Date: 4th June 2024

We cannot accept applications from those who do not have a current NMC registration.

Please note, previous applicants need not apply. 

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. 

Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference’ 

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.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence

Our benefits include but are not limited to: 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 in
accordance 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 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.

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 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 facilitate learning.

Undertake training sessions in ward environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tool

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Three years at band 5 or equivalent
  • • Experience within the specialty
  • • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • • Ability to manage a team
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of Research Management
  • • Experience of audit and resource

Qualification and Professional

Essential criteria
  • • RSCN/ RN Child Branch
  • • Teaching qualification
  • • Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
Desirable criteria
  • • Managerial qualification
  • • Diploma
  • • Leadership Development
  • • Post Grad qualification in specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • • Excellent communication skills
  • • Ability to have positive working relationships.
  • • Proven leadership skills
  • • Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
  • • Evidence based practice
  • • Computer literate
  • • Experience of using evidence based practice
  • • To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
  • • 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.
  • • Enthusiastic
  • • Good health record

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • • Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
  • • Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively
  • • Deal with the emotional stress arising.

Other

Essential criteria
  • • To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Effective Open Communication
  • Excellence and Safety in all that we do
  • Challenge but Support
  • Expect Respect and Dignity
  • Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardPride In Veterans

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vikki Bird
Job title
Paediatric Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07881917612