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Job summarySherwood Forest Hospital have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a team of Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to support and embed our Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 Unit.
The unit is a new venture for the trust and the post holders will have the opportunity to not only embed their clinical skills but work in collaboration across the network.
You must be an RSCN or RN Child, qualified nurse with substantial experience of working in a Paediatric Critical Care environment. You must hold a recognised Critical Care qualification and the Mentor and Assessors qualification.
The post holders will support the Band 7 Lead Nurse and fellow Band 6 Senior Nurses within the team and offer band 5 nursing support and training across ward 25.
The ideal candidates must have proven clinical leadership and management skills, and be able to demonstrate they will be an effective role model within the ward / unit environment. The ideal candidates must have experience of multidisciplinary working and will demonstrate excellent communication skills.
If you feel you have the qualities and skills we are seeking, please do not hesitate to contact either Rhian Cope Matron for CYP on or Rachael Giles Deputy Head of Nursing for Women's and Children on for further information or to arrange a visit.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a highly sensitive manner.
- Provide confidential information concerning patients/clients requiring empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.
- Skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients.
- Caring and Compassionate.
- Enthusiastic and well-motivated.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise, and evaluate patient care.
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
- Able to undertake patient / non patient handling manoeuvres.
- Audit or research within the clinical area.
- Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance in a strength-based approach.
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others.
- Demonstrate effective resource management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NHS policies.
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Essential
- BSC/ 1st Degree in Paediatric Nursing or equivalent qualifications/ training and experience.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
- NMC registered
- QIS PCCU / High Dependency Course in Paediatrics
- Suitable teaching qualification / Mentoring Course.
- Leadership qualification
- Mentor and Assessor
Essential
- Mandatory training and updates.
- Relevant post basic study e.g. specialist pathway.
- Evidence of moving and handling training.
- Attendance at conferences / study days.
- QISR
- Leadership Courses
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including experience within Paediatric HDU / ITU setting.
- Significant experience at band 5.
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students.
- Evidence of ability to mentor.
- Ability to have awareness of how to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients; gives specialist advice to patients/clients/carers.
- Research training / experience.
- Recent or current experience within the paediatric ITU/ HDU.
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work.
- Evidence of formal teaching experience.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team, prioritise workload of self and others, and effective time management skills.
- Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
- Understanding of the role of advocacy.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a highly sensitive manner.
- Provide confidential information concerning patients/clients requiring empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.
- Skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients.
- Caring and Compassionate.
- Enthusiastic and well-motivated.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise, and evaluate patient care.
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
- Able to undertake patient / non patient handling manoeuvres.
- Audit or research within the clinical area.
- Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance in a strength-based approach.
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others.
- Demonstrate effective resource management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NHS policies.
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Essential
- BSC/ 1st Degree in Paediatric Nursing or equivalent qualifications/ training and experience.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
- NMC registered
- QIS PCCU / High Dependency Course in Paediatrics
- Suitable teaching qualification / Mentoring Course.
- Leadership qualification
- Mentor and Assessor
Essential
- Mandatory training and updates.
- Relevant post basic study e.g. specialist pathway.
- Evidence of moving and handling training.
- Attendance at conferences / study days.
- QISR
- Leadership Courses
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including experience within Paediatric HDU / ITU setting.
- Significant experience at band 5.
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students.
- Evidence of ability to mentor.
- Ability to have awareness of how to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients; gives specialist advice to patients/clients/carers.
- Research training / experience.
- Recent or current experience within the paediatric ITU/ HDU.
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work.
- Evidence of formal teaching experience.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team, prioritise workload of self and others, and effective time management skills.
- Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
- Understanding of the role of advocacy.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
Job summary
Sherwood Forest Hospital have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a team of Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to support and embed our Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 Unit.
The unit is a new venture for the trust and the post holders will have the opportunity to not only embed their clinical skills but work in collaboration across the network.
You must be an RSCN or RN Child, qualified nurse with substantial experience of working in a Paediatric Critical Care environment. You must hold a recognised Critical Care qualification and the Mentor and Assessors qualification.
The post holders will support the Band 7 Lead Nurse and fellow Band 6 Senior Nurses within the team and offer band 5 nursing support and training across ward 25.
The ideal candidates must have proven clinical leadership and management skills, and be able to demonstrate they will be an effective role model within the ward / unit environment. The ideal candidates must have experience of multidisciplinary working and will demonstrate excellent communication skills.
If you feel you have the qualities and skills we are seeking, please do not hesitate to contact either Rhian Cope Matron for CYP on or Rachael Giles Deputy Head of Nursing for Women's and Children on for further information or to arrange a visit.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
Sherwood Forest Hospital have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a team of Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to support and embed our Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 Unit.
The unit is a new venture for the trust and the post holders will have the opportunity to not only embed their clinical skills but work in collaboration across the network.
You must be an RSCN or RN Child, qualified nurse with substantial experience of working in a Paediatric Critical Care environment. You must hold a recognised Critical Care qualification and the Mentor and Assessors qualification.
The post holders will support the Band 7 Lead Nurse and fellow Band 6 Senior Nurses within the team and offer band 5 nursing support and training across ward 25.
The ideal candidates must have proven clinical leadership and management skills, and be able to demonstrate they will be an effective role model within the ward / unit environment. The ideal candidates must have experience of multidisciplinary working and will demonstrate excellent communication skills.
If you feel you have the qualities and skills we are seeking, please do not hesitate to contact either Rhian Cope Matron for CYP on or Rachael Giles Deputy Head of Nursing for Women's and Children on for further information or to arrange a visit.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a highly sensitive manner.
- Provide confidential information concerning patients/clients requiring empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.
- Skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients.
- Caring and Compassionate.
- Enthusiastic and well-motivated.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise, and evaluate patient care.
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
- Able to undertake patient / non patient handling manoeuvres.
- Audit or research within the clinical area.
- Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance in a strength-based approach.
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others.
- Demonstrate effective resource management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NHS policies.
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Essential
- BSC/ 1st Degree in Paediatric Nursing or equivalent qualifications/ training and experience.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
- NMC registered
- QIS PCCU / High Dependency Course in Paediatrics
- Suitable teaching qualification / Mentoring Course.
- Leadership qualification
- Mentor and Assessor
Essential
- Mandatory training and updates.
- Relevant post basic study e.g. specialist pathway.
- Evidence of moving and handling training.
- Attendance at conferences / study days.
- QISR
- Leadership Courses
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including experience within Paediatric HDU / ITU setting.
- Significant experience at band 5.
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students.
- Evidence of ability to mentor.
- Ability to have awareness of how to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients; gives specialist advice to patients/clients/carers.
- Research training / experience.
- Recent or current experience within the paediatric ITU/ HDU.
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work.
- Evidence of formal teaching experience.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team, prioritise workload of self and others, and effective time management skills.
- Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
- Understanding of the role of advocacy.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a highly sensitive manner.
- Provide confidential information concerning patients/clients requiring empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.
- Skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients.
- Caring and Compassionate.
- Enthusiastic and well-motivated.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise, and evaluate patient care.
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
- Able to undertake patient / non patient handling manoeuvres.
- Audit or research within the clinical area.
- Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance in a strength-based approach.
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others.
- Demonstrate effective resource management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NHS policies.
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Essential
- BSC/ 1st Degree in Paediatric Nursing or equivalent qualifications/ training and experience.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
- NMC registered
- QIS PCCU / High Dependency Course in Paediatrics
- Suitable teaching qualification / Mentoring Course.
- Leadership qualification
- Mentor and Assessor
Essential
- Mandatory training and updates.
- Relevant post basic study e.g. specialist pathway.
- Evidence of moving and handling training.
- Attendance at conferences / study days.
- QISR
- Leadership Courses
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including experience within Paediatric HDU / ITU setting.
- Significant experience at band 5.
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students.
- Evidence of ability to mentor.
- Ability to have awareness of how to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients; gives specialist advice to patients/clients/carers.
- Research training / experience.
- Recent or current experience within the paediatric ITU/ HDU.
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work.
- Evidence of formal teaching experience.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team, prioritise workload of self and others, and effective time management skills.
- Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
- Understanding of the role of advocacy.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
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