Job summary
- Main area
- Accident and Emergency
- Grade
- AfC Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AGB-EMF18350-B6
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 (per annum) pro-rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Sister
AfC Band 6
Job overview
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families? The Emergency Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital sees approximately 75000 patients every year of which around 18000 are paediatric patients. To support and enhance the care we provide to patients and their families we are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our vibrant Paediatric Emergency Department. This is your chance to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth.
As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead and mentor a team of dedicated nurses, ensuring high standards of care in our fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in triaging patients, managing complex cases, and supporting families during critical moments. Your leadership will help shape the future of our department and inspire the next generation of nurses.
At our Paediatric ED, you’re not just another employee; you’re an integral part of a mission to provide and deliver the Trust Values: Caring together, Continuously improving, Learning together and Excelling together to provide compassionate and expert care. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families during their most challenging times.
Main duties of the job
Are you a motivated Paediatric Nurse with Emergency Department experience? Do you have a passion for providing exceptional care to children and young people? Whether you are an experienced Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse or you’re ready to grow
and develop in this role this is your opportunity to join our dedicated team in the Paediatric Emergency Department as a Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse. Here you will work in a supportive and dynamic environment where we strive to nurture your professional development.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this role and with the help and support of the medical and senior management
team and the clinicians with the department you will:
- Lead and coordinate the nursing team to deliver high-quality evidence based care to paediatric patients and their families in a fast-paced environment.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for children and young people presenting with a variety of acute conditions.
- Provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate.
- Maintain the positive links with the integrated service and develop the Paediatric A&E area, in line with emergency reform.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment plans.
- Support and educate families, providing them with the information and reassurance they need during challenging times.
- Participate in staff development and training, contributing to the growth of the nursing team.
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our exceptional team and be part of something truly special. Your future awaits in our Paediatric Emergency Department!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Paediatric nurse
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
- A willingness to undertake or hold the Paediatric A&E course, equivalent
- Qualified Mentor
- PILS
- Post registration education relevant to post
- Manchester Triage
Desirable criteria
- APLS / EPLS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience as a staff nurse in Paediatric A&E or equivalent environment
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
- Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS Setting
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / Competence.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
- Experience of 24 hour period of nursing care
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of change management achievements
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
- Vaseva Yabia
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483571122
- Additional information
For further information, contact:
Claudette Cadien, Matron
TEL: 01483 571122 x3265, [email protected]Rod Cowell, ED Lead Nurse, TEL: 01483 571122 x3212
[email protected]
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