Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatrics- Golden Hello

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Job summary

Step into Your Next Adventure at Hascombe Ward!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Hascombe Ward at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford is calling on passionate and skilled paediatric nurses to join our exceptional team!

Whether you're an experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse or you're ready to grow into this role, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment where your professional development is a priority.

Why Choose Us?

  • Opportunities to Shine: With onsite EPALS and PILS training, strong partnerships with the University of Surrey, and access to top-tier CPD providers, we'll support you every step of the way in reaching your career goals.
  • Leadership Development: Our comprehensive in-house Leadership and Management programmes will empower you to lead with confidence. Plus, our two dedicated Practice Development Nurses are here to guide and inspire you.
  • A Place to Excel: Hascombe Ward is a 23-bed general paediatric ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit caring for children of all ages. You'll work with diverse cases across medical and surgical specialities, including ENT, Maxillo-facial, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and more

£3,000 Golden Hello (terms and conditions attached)

Main duties of the job

You will deliver patient care on a daily basis.

As Nurse in Charge you will have overall responsibility for day to day management of their clinical area and ensure that all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures.

You will manage, lead and support a team of paediatric nurses in the delivery of evidence based, family centred- care which is of a high standard.

Utilising clinical audit, research and supervision, you will monitor and improve standards of care by the efficient use of resources and liaising with the senior sister.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LM-EMF16450

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

A Centre of ExcellenceWe're proud to be a Level 2 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU), collaborating with the Royal Marsden. You'll also work closely with our Paediatric ED department, SCBU, and childrens outpatient services, supported by a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Your Wellbeing MattersAt the Royal Surrey, were committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. With innovative initiatives and a dedicated wellbeing team, we ensure you feel as cared for as the patients we serve.

Join a Team That Feels Like FamilyWere proud of our team and the exceptional care we provideand we want you to be a part of it!

Take the First StepReady to find out more? Wed love to show you around. For an informal visit or to chat about the role, contact Susan Winney, Hascombe Ward Manager, at 01483 571155 ext 4764 or susan.winney@nhs.net.

Start your next chapter with us at Hascombe Wardwe cant wait to welcome you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Centre of ExcellenceWe're proud to be a Level 2 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU), collaborating with the Royal Marsden. You'll also work closely with our Paediatric ED department, SCBU, and childrens outpatient services, supported by a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Your Wellbeing MattersAt the Royal Surrey, were committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. With innovative initiatives and a dedicated wellbeing team, we ensure you feel as cared for as the patients we serve.

Join a Team That Feels Like FamilyWere proud of our team and the exceptional care we provideand we want you to be a part of it!

Take the First StepReady to find out more? Wed love to show you around. For an informal visit or to chat about the role, contact Susan Winney, Hascombe Ward Manager, at 01483 571155 ext 4764 or susan.winney@nhs.net.

Start your next chapter with us at Hascombe Wardwe cant wait to welcome you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Paediatric Nurse Part 8 or 15
  • Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
  • Teaching qualification/ ENB 998/ Mentorship/PA/PS
  • European Paediatric Life Support Course (EPLS) or similar

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or above within a general paediatric setting
  • Current employment in acute NHS setting
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
  • Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, blood gases and central lines
  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Paediatric Nurse Part 8 or 15
  • Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
  • Teaching qualification/ ENB 998/ Mentorship/PA/PS
  • European Paediatric Life Support Course (EPLS) or similar

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or above within a general paediatric setting
  • Current employment in acute NHS setting
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
  • Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, blood gases and central lines
  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management

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.

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.

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hascombe Ward Manager

Susan Winney

susan.winney@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LM-EMF16450

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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