Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our experienced paediatric nursing team.

After a recent staffing review we are pleased to announce we are expanding our workforce.

Do you have significant experience as a paediatric staff nurse? Do you have evidence of continuing professional development within  Paediatric Emergency Department nursing? Do you want to join a supportive senior team that is committed to delivering high standards within the current challenging environment?

If you can answer yes to the above then this could be the job for you and we are the team for you. The post holders will be supported in developing their managerial skills and extending their clinical skills and knowledge.

For any further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Sarah Potter 

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 1. Patient Care Responsibilities
1.1 To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and
evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing
incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.
1.2 To proactively co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance
with RUH Discharge Policy ensuring involvement of other agencies as
necessary.
1.3 To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all
relevant health professionals.
1.4 To perform consistent, safe practice in a variety of situations, integrating
theory and practice.
1.5 To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been
identified.
1.6 To provide information which enables patients’ to make choices about
adopting a healthier lifestyle.
1.7 To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of
the nursing team.
1.8 To maintain a safe  department environment.
1.9 To assist in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways.
1.10 To promote and maintain effective communication within the ward/department.
1.11 To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the
relevance of this.
1.12 To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care, through effective monitoring,
mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.