Job summaryOnly available to current employees of STSFT. We are delighted that the opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (24 hours per week) Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our team. Ward F65 is a 12-bedded general paediatric ward which cares for babies aged 0-2 years. We are seeking a confident and competent Applicant who will provide the highest standard of holistic care to babies and their families. You must have excellent communication skills, and be innovative in your approach. You should have a wide range of expertise in Paediatric nursing as well as experience of working with the multidisciplinary team. You will have evidence of appropriate clinical skills and post-registration learning and development. You will be an experienced Childrens Nurse with the relevant qualifications for this role. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Ward, supporting the Ward Manager.
Main duties of the jobFamily Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time, and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
Ward F65 deals with a huge cross range of health problems and works with support of a dedicated Paediatric Medical team, child and family therapists and specialist community nurses. You will be required to be highly-visible, accessible and approachable to all staff, patients, families and carers to ensure that all nursing care on the Ward is delivered effectively and efficiently to the highest standard in a safe and clean environment. You will provide leadership and management to the Ward nursing team supporting the Ward Manager. The Paediatric wards here at Sunderland Royal Hospital have a well-developed and organised team that offers a 24-hour service, 365 days of the year. You will be required to work on a rota to meet the Service needs and to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered.
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.Job responsibilitiesTo be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward / department area. PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person SpecificationPhysical Skills - Essential- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge - Essential- Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
Skills & Knowledge - Desirable- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Experience - Essential- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward / dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Experience - Desirable- Expertise within the Speciality.
- Experience of line-management of staff.
Qualifications - Essential- NMC Registered Childrens Nurse.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in Nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Qualifications - Desirable- Management and leadership qualification, or Course attendance (or working towards).
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
