Job summary
Do you have a passion for working within a paediatric setting? Would you like to work in a challenging environment? We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team.

The post will require you to work a mix of shifts. The busy Children's Ward has an identified Paediatric Assessment Unit, High Dependency Area, Young Person's Area and a Dedicated Day Case area. We can offer a range of training opportunities. We require someone who is adaptable to work in all areas of the ward and who is a real team player. The successful candidate will have recent experience of working within an acute setting taking charge.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be designated to take charge of the ward regularly, being responsible for the management of the ward during the shift, including the organisation of the ward activities and the management of staff and resources.

The post holder will have direct involvement in the delivery of a high standard of care to the patient and their relatives.

The post holder will participate in the education and training of nursing students and will act as a role model to junior staff and other team members.

The post holder will have recent experience of working within an acute setting, taking charge of the shift, and bed management of PAU/ the Children's Ward.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Qualifications
Essential

• RSCN/RNC or a RN with recent paediatric experience
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level.

Skills/ Experience
Essential

• Paediatric High Dependency module or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
• Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision making skills.
• Knowledge of effective people management practices.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
• Current experience of working with safeguarding issues and able to identify and refer to appropriate agencies.
• Recent experience of working within an acute setting
• Recent experience of taking charge of a shift within an acute setting

Desirable

• Advanced Paediatric Life Support course (EPALS)

Communication
Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to communicate using different methods (i.e. email etc.).

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).

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