Job summary
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.

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 37.5 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 4-8 week rota covering core hours. This role involves operational and managerial responsibilities and supporting the PCCU Matron.

About us
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.

Job 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 nonclinical 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
Training and qualifications
Essential

• 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 including level 2 and 3 critical care competency

Desirable

• Formal leadership and management training
• Research training/experience
• EPALS
• Evidence of study at Masters level
• GIC instructor or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• 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

• Formal leadership and management training
• Research training/experience
• EPALS
• Evidence of study at Masters level
• GIC instructor or equivalent

Communication and relationships
Essential

• Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
• Ability to generate and present reports and documents.

Desirable

• Experience in strategic planning for a service

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

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

Planning and organisation skills
Essential

• Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place.

Desirable

• Advanced Communication Skills Training

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).