Job summary
The Sister/ Charge Nurse will be responsible for delivering high quality care to CYP ensuring the smooth running of the ward. They will be expected to work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate family centred and effective care for CYP and their families. They are expected to work closely with and also delegate for the Ward Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in order to maintain high standards in their absence. Your responsibilities will include managing the training and development of both registered and non-registered nursing staff within the team.
Successful candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a credible role model and able to work both independently and as a team.
Main duties of the job
Act at all times to ensure high standard of care is delivered to CYP and families.
Act to ensure safety of care and environment are maintained at all times.
Provides direct nursing care to CYP and supports colleagues with their workloads.
Maintains and develops high standards of care for all CYP within the unit.
Ensures nursing care on the ward is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualised and family centred approach.
Supports senior management in the development of Nursing Policies relevant to the ward and the Trust.
Serves as a preceptor for new employees, students and staff members who are unfamiliar with the ward.
Acts as a resource and role model for junior staff
Participates and facilitates in the promotion of nursing and CYP educations and health promotion
Promote welcoming, open and friendly working environment.
Act as an advocate for the CYP and their families
Undertake CYP assessment and problem identification including goal setting
Plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of CYP care from admission to discharge, working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
Ensure care needs of both the CYP and families and carers attending the department are met.
Participate in quality nursing audits and other relevant audit plans within the ward and across the Trust as requested.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead clinical shifts and also support colleagues to develop the skills of Nurse in charge
- Co-ordinating CYP care and ward routine, making daily management decisions, supporting the team with clinical workload, wellbeing as appropriate
- Report and escalate any safety concern. Investigate incidents and produce report to senior sister/charge nurse and appropriate member of the team as requested.
- Responsible for ensuring staffing levels and skill mix of shifts are appropriate
- Support the ward senior sister/charge nurse in planning for safe nursing
- Promotes effective multi-professional collaboration and practice throughout the unit.
- Assists the senior sister/charge nurse in the recruitment and selection process
- Report any potential complaints or untoward incidents to the ward manager and participate in the trusts risk management process as appropriate.
- Assists in the management of budgets and ensures available resources are used efficiently.
- Assists staff as needed with stress reduction techniques and or direct to appropriate help.
- Maintain CYPF and staff confidentiality at all times.
- Be flexible with working hours to facilitate safe nursing care.
- Support the senior sister/charge nurse in staff compliance with educational and training requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead clinical shifts and also support colleagues to develop the skills of Nurse in charge
- Co-ordinating CYP care and ward routine, making daily management decisions, supporting the team with clinical workload, wellbeing as appropriate
- Report and escalate any safety concern. Investigate incidents and produce report to senior sister/charge nurse and appropriate member of the team as requested.
- Responsible for ensuring staffing levels and skill mix of shifts are appropriate
- Support the ward senior sister/charge nurse in planning for safe nursing
- Promotes effective multi-professional collaboration and practice throughout the unit.
- Assists the senior sister/charge nurse in the recruitment and selection process
- Report any potential complaints or untoward incidents to the ward manager and participate in the trusts risk management process as appropriate.
- Assists in the management of budgets and ensures available resources are used efficiently.
- Assists staff as needed with stress reduction techniques and or direct to appropriate help.
- Maintain CYPF and staff confidentiality at all times.
- Be flexible with working hours to facilitate safe nursing care.
- Support the senior sister/charge nurse in staff compliance with educational and training requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child registered with active NMC registration.
- Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent.
- Educated to first Degree or working toward it.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to delivering high quality nursing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care for children and young people
- Ability to act as mentor, preceptor for junior staff
- Team leadership skills and positive role model
Experience
Essential
- CYP experience
- Substantial clinical experience of children nursing in relevant specialities/ or other acute settings
- Ability to deliver clinical teaching to ward staff, students and Children, young people and families.
- Team leadership skills and positive role model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child registered with active NMC registration.
- Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent.
- Educated to first Degree or working toward it.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to delivering high quality nursing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care for children and young people
- Ability to act as mentor, preceptor for junior staff
- Team leadership skills and positive role model
Experience
Essential
- CYP experience
- Substantial clinical experience of children nursing in relevant specialities/ or other acute settings
- Ability to deliver clinical teaching to ward staff, students and Children, young people and families.
- Team leadership skills and positive role model
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).
