Paediatric ED Senior Sister/Senior Charge nurse

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and professional Senior Paediatric Nurse to take on the roles and responsibilities of Senior Paediatric Sister within a busy Paediatric Emergency Department. The successful candidate will work with the current Band 7 team supported by the Paediatric Matron for the Emergency Department managing the team of nurses, ensuring they are supported and achieving own and Trust appointed goals. Whilst maintaining high standard of care for all children that attend the Paediatric Emergency Department.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Sister / Charge nurse within the Paediatric Emergency department will supportand lead staff to ensure high quality care is delivered to those attending the department.The role carries the continuing responsibility for the management of the department, as delegated by the Matron for Paediatric Emergency Services, together with the provision of a twenty four hour expert emergency nurse service.

The role includes working closely and effectively with the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the Emergency Department. This includes the support and leadership provided to nursing and support staff within the Paediatric Emergency Department and across the Emergency Floor. The role also includes the continuing responsibility for the effective delivery of the philosophy, policies, and standards of care and morale of the department in line with the Trust values - Caring, Safe, Responsible and Valuing each other.

The post holder will aim to ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high quality standard of care. They will be aware of the Care Quality Commission standards, Key performance Indicators, Dashboard Measures and Care Quality Indicators for emergency care. They will support the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that they are maintained. The post holder also has clinical, teaching, managerial, and staff development responsibilities.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

• Compassionate
• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Inspiring

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

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