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Job summary

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PCCU Senior sister
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent: Includes the clinical workload, leading the team and rotation into the operational role
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Pro rata, also include operational role and responsibilities)
Job ref
164-7446153
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
PCCU, Nottingham University Hospitals
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 Pro rata and includes working core hours
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/09/2025 23:59

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PCCU Senior Sister

Band 7

Job overview

 There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care senior leadership team for  a permanent position.

We are a 14 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Unit comprising of 8 Level 3 beds and 6 Level 2 beds.  We care for children under a wide range of specialities and work closely alongside the Children’s Medical Emergency Transport (CoMET) service for the East Midlands region.  We are supported by the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team and working alongside Nottingham University, providing learning opportunities for postgraduate nurses. 

 You must be an RSCN or RN Child qualified nurse with substantial experience of working in a Paediatric Critical Care environment as a Band 6 nurse.  You must hold a recognised Critical Care qualification and Mentors and Assessors qualification.  You will be expected to lead a team, deputise and co-ordinate care on the Unit and support the PCCU Matron.

You must demonstrate excellent organisational skills and will be expected to support a cohort of Band 5 and 6 nurses and the wider admin team that support the PCCU.  

We are committed to supporting you and offer various professional development opportunities to enhance your critical care nursing skills and knowledge.  We offer a  induction programme which is supported by the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team. Reduced hours are considered but as a minimum of 28.45 hours per 4 week rota.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work as a member of Paediatric Critical Care nursing team, they will be a member of a team of Band 7 nurses who take managerial, professional and clinical responsibility for the paediatric critical care nursing team.  They will have 24 hours responsibility for the management and delivery of care within PCCU.  They will deputise when requested for the PCCU Matron including undertaking responsibility for the management of Children’s Services when delegated by the Senior Nurse/Head Nurse.

Job role is 34.5 hours per week. Part time hours considered with a minimum of 28.45 hours which equates to 10 shifts per month.

 The clinical band 7 role is a clinical and operational role. The clinical role includes working clinically covering the full range of shifts, leading the clinical team and working with the wider PCCU MDT. The operational role is rotated between the band 7 team and involves working a 6-8 week rota covering core hours. This role involves operational and managerial responsibilities and supporting the PCCU Matron.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

 

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will act as Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. He/she will be required to:

Be an effective leader and role model and regularly take charge of the Unit, ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Provide regular direct clinical care and utilise experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non‑clinical governance.

Support and lead a cohort of Band 6 and 5 nurses and members of the admin team, carrying out yearly appraisals and ensuring staff training is up to date.  

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Person specification

Traing and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Current level one NMC registration RSCN or RN (Child Branch) • Degree in health / nursing related Studies • Possession of a Mentoring Course • Paediatric Critical Care Course • APLS • Continuing professional development/ reflective profile • Completion of all local competency packages.
  • • Paediatric Critical Care Course
Desirable criteria
  • • Formal leadership and management training • Research training/experience • EPALS • Evidence of study at Masters level • GIC instructor or equivalent

Experiance

Essential criteria
  • • Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include management/leadership experience
  • • Clinically credible who is experienced in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing and able to utilise their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence based education and care of the critically ill baby, child or young person
Desirable criteria
  • • Formal leadership and management training • Research training/experience • EPALS • Evidence of study at Masters level • GIC instructor or equivalent

Communication and reletionships

Essential criteria
  • • Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
  • • Ability to generate and present reports and documents.
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in strategic planning for a service

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • • Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
Desirable criteria
  • • Advanced Communication Skills Training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Liz Bailey
Job title
PCCU Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812 275669
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