Paediatric Sister/ Charge Nurse inNuneaton inNuneaton PUBLISHED 23 MAY 2024

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.

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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: 5th June 2024



Interview Date: 19th 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:


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

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

Please note:


George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.

The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.

All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.


Other:


The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.

In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.


Employer certification / accreditation badges



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

• Band 6 Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse JD (PDF, 487.3KB)
• Band 6 Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse (PDF, 347.5KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 620.1KB)
• Guidance for Applicants (PDF, 244.5KB)
• Our Future Together (PDF, 1.9MB)
• Our Core Value Pledges (PDF, 256.6KB)
• Strategic Objectives (PDF, 217.6KB)
• GEH as a place to work (PDF, 321.7KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 620.0KB)