Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 22 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for dynamic, motivated, and dedicated Children's Nurses who will be working with an amazing multidisciplinary team, including youth workers, mental health teams, safeguarding nurses and Paediatric Emergency physicians. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team assisting in providing high quality paediatric care and excellent patient experience.

The post holder will be responsible for providing safe and effective care to all children (aged 0 - 18) requiring admission on the Children's Unit/Paediatric Assessment Unit or Emergency Department with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.

You are also responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes, assessment and implementation of care.

We will support you in developing your clinical skills and competencies with our experienced team of paediatric nurses and clinical practice facilitators, with a variety of inhouse courses such as plastering, cannulation and opportunity for EPALS. We believe in supporting our staff to grow and develop to fulfil their potential.

This is a fixed term/Secondment for 9 months

Main duties of the job

You are also responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes, assessment and implementation of care.

We will support you in developing your clinical skills and competencies with our experienced team of paediatric nurses and clinical practice facilitators, with a variety of inhouse courses such as plastering, cannulation and opportunity for EPALS. We believe in supporting our staff to grow and develop to fulfil their potential

About us

STAR VALUES

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

249-7331928

Job locations

The Great Western Hospital

Marlbrough road

Swindon

SN36BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.

2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.

3. To support the nurse in charge with the day-to-day planning, the delivery of a high-quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.

4. SBAR multidisciplinary team on the clinical condition of patients using the PEWs (Paediatric Early Warning Scores).

5. Co-ordinate the effective admission, transfer and discharge of individual children in line with Trust policy.

6. Act as advocate for the children in their care and ensure the voice of the child is heard.

7. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that know and practice enables children to be safeguarded.

Please see attached the full job descriptions for consideration.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.

2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.

3. To support the nurse in charge with the day-to-day planning, the delivery of a high-quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.

4. SBAR multidisciplinary team on the clinical condition of patients using the PEWs (Paediatric Early Warning Scores).

5. Co-ordinate the effective admission, transfer and discharge of individual children in line with Trust policy.

6. Act as advocate for the children in their care and ensure the voice of the child is heard.

7. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that know and practice enables children to be safeguarded.

Please see attached the full job descriptions for consideration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Children's Nurse.
  • Current/Live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • Safeguarding Children training.

Desirable

  • Level 3 Safeguarding Children
  • Mentorship/Supervision course
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development or other training relevant to role

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of nursing children in acute/community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course
  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and preceptorship
  • Experience of working withing a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

  • Post-registration experience of Children's Emergency or Acute Paediatric care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Children's Nurse.
  • Current/Live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • Safeguarding Children training.

Desirable

  • Level 3 Safeguarding Children
  • Mentorship/Supervision course
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development or other training relevant to role

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of nursing children in acute/community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course
  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and preceptorship
  • Experience of working withing a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

  • Post-registration experience of Children's Emergency or Acute Paediatric care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Great Western Hospital

Marlbrough road

Swindon

SN36BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Great Western Hospital

Marlbrough road

Swindon

SN36BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Riyaad Jondah

m.jondah@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

249-7331928

Job locations

The Great Western Hospital

Marlbrough road

Swindon

SN36BB


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