Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse within the Great North Children's Hospital, on Ward 1a.
Ward 1a is a 22 bedded unit, which specialises in Paediatric General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Immunology/Infectious Diseases. We are a busy fast paced ward where there is constant opportunity to learn and grow. We care for babies, children and adolescents.
In this role you will provide leadership and senior nursing support to our patients, their families and the Ward 1a team. You will support the Senior Sister and management team in the day to day running of the unit. You will be expected to maintain high standards of care on the ward and support the team to ensure they deliver those same high standards. You will ensure compliance of all governance frameworks, motivate colleagues and champion continuous ward and directorate improvements. You will support staff wellbeing and safety on the ward.
Fixed-Term Contract - ends 04 January 2026
- Interview Date Thursday 07 August 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Children's Nurse who is an outstanding role model with excellent communication skills and self-motivation. You need to be passionate and driven about paediatric nursing care and leadership. You will be involved in leading a team of staff to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe care to patients. The successful candidate will be required to act as a deputy and effectively manage the ward and it's nursing resource when the Senior Sister is absent, as well as supporting them in the day-to-day management of the unit. A commitment to staff development and training is essential. You must be committed providing a seamless service, upholding high professional standards. You must pride yourself in aligning with our Trust Values and incorporate them into your everyday role.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is absent.
- In areas within the organisation nurses may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
- Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the ward or department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is absent.
- In areas within the organisation nurses may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
- Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the ward or department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration
- oDiploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
- oSpecialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)
Desirable
- oDegree in health related subject
- oRelevant specialist qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oPrevious post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
- oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- oUnderstanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- oAudit / research experience
- oRelevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration
- oDiploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
- oSpecialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)
Desirable
- oDegree in health related subject
- oRelevant specialist qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oPrevious post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
- oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- oUnderstanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- oAudit / research experience
- oRelevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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).
