Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity)
- Hours
- Part time - 28.45 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-F-7255463
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Huntingdon
Band 6
Job overview
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality care to children and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team on Holly Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
We are a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients and their families, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
We are a 19 bedded ward comprising of 6 en-suite cubicles, 3 four bedded bays and one HDU room
We are a general paediatric ward receiving children from 0 - 18 years dependent on condition. We have a busy day surgery area within the ward and take up to 6 surgical patients per day. Our Paediatric Assessment Unit takes up to 9 patients and is where GP's and other health professionals can refer into for admissions and / or assessment, as well as taking patients on their journey from the Emergency Department.
On top of all the great things that we have to offer, we also pride ourselves on development opportunities for the team in their own career development, skills and knowledge.
As part of this role you will be expected to rotate to Amazon Ward at Peterborough City Hospital when the clinical need arises.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration
- Mentorship module or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality/acute care area
- Post registration qualification or course evidence in High Dependency Care Level 1 and/or 2 relevant to clinical speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course
- PILS/ALS trained
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Management qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
- Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
- Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
- Experience of managing teams
- Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
- Demonstration of autonomous practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency environment
- Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care
Desirable criteria
- Previous management experience
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kathryn Childs
- Job title
- Interim Unit Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480423164
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