North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Huntingdon
The closing date is 16 July 2026

Job summary
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.

*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*

About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 176-F-7936419-A
Job locations: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job 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

• 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
• EPALS/APLS

Desirable

• 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

• 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
• Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner

Desirable

• Previous management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Unit Sister
Kathryn Childs
kathryn.childs@nhs.net
01480423164