Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurseto join our dynamic team on theChildren's Ward and Paediatric Assessment UnitatGreat Western Hospital, Swindon.
This is a busy, friendly acute unit caring for children aged 0-18 with a wide range of conditions including surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and ENT. The ward comprises 22 inpatient beds alongside an adjacent Paediatric assessment unit.
This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Paediatric experience who is committed to delivering high-quality care and has strong leadership skills. You'll be responsible for motivating and supporting staff across the unit, ensuring safe and effective care, and leading on quality improvement. You'll also help shape team objectives and support ongoing development opportunities for staff.
If you're ready to make a real impact in a unit that values teamwork, learning, and excellence in care--this is the opportunity for you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the Children's Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Area and the professional development of staff.
The ward manager will have continuing responsibility and accountability for their team and provide transformational leadership to promote a positive culture in which a highly motivated nursing team can flourish. The ward manager will lead and manage the nursing team in delivering high quality care to young people and children.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
The post holder will deliver key performance targets aimed at improving quality, reducing risk, improving patient experience and ensuring sound financial and human resource management within the clinical area. The posy holder will working closely with the Matron and the wider multi-disciplinary team (both with the unit environment and externally ) to ensure the delivery of effective pathways of care for patients within the sub specialties of the acute childrens services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
The post holder will deliver key performance targets aimed at improving quality, reducing risk, improving patient experience and ensuring sound financial and human resource management within the clinical area. The posy holder will working closely with the Matron and the wider multi-disciplinary team (both with the unit environment and externally ) to ensure the delivery of effective pathways of care for patients within the sub specialties of the acute childrens services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC 1st Level registration qualification
- Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Evidence of post registration development or willingness to work towards
- Paediatric specific competencies or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Qualification
- Teaching Qualification
- NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse
- EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent experience in acute Paediatric setting
- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Desirable
- To have an awareness of up-to-date trust projects and issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC 1st Level registration qualification
- Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Evidence of post registration development or willingness to work towards
- Paediatric specific competencies or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Qualification
- Teaching Qualification
- NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse
- EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent experience in acute Paediatric setting
- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Desirable
- To have an awareness of up-to-date trust projects and issues
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.
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.
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).
