Job summary
We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team. Required skills include the ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.
Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated paediatric nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care to the children of Preston and surrounding area. Paediatric Day Case is looking for an experienced band 6 to join our team as sister/charge nurse. We can offer an induction package with a ward based educator. The Trust also offers a package of health and well-being support to all staff.
We have recently been successful in an initiative to reduce waiting times by utilising the surgical hub at Chorley Hospital, this has recently been accredited as a paediatric surgical hub. The candidate will be required to work there one day every fortnight.
Please note: Appropriate UK NMC Registration is a requirement for this role and international candidates who only holds PRN need not to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 in Paediatric Day Case you will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the unit and will work closely with the ward manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the theatre lists, managing the booking of medical patients and day case diary and liaising with MDT.
We are a small team but are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybody's input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.
Working with others we have close links with the inpatient ward, children's outpatients department and paediatric community service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and CAMHS team.
About us
In addition to many other benefits of working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you may also be entitled to apply for our relocation package. As a trust we recognise the importance of securing the right candidate for a role and we therefore offer an attractive package of £1,500 for any nurse relocating more than on hour away from their current address.
For any further information regarding our relocation package please contact a member of the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This leadership role comes with key responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and development of the team. Your duties will include:
- Staff Appraisals Conducting regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and supporting staff development.
- Roster Management Completing staff rosters in line with Trust policy, ensuring adequate coverage while maintaining work-life balance.
- Training & Development Liaising with the clinical educator to coordinate training programs and ensure staff receive appropriate learning opportunities.
- Sickness & Absence Management Monitoring and managing staff sickness and absences, implementing supportive strategies while maintaining service efficiency.
- Performance Management Addressing performance concerns proactively, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
- Team Leadership Promoting professionalism, staff engagement, and a positive work environment to enhance team performance and morale.
A more detailed list is available in the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
This leadership role comes with key responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and development of the team. Your duties will include:
- Staff Appraisals Conducting regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and supporting staff development.
- Roster Management Completing staff rosters in line with Trust policy, ensuring adequate coverage while maintaining work-life balance.
- Training & Development Liaising with the clinical educator to coordinate training programs and ensure staff receive appropriate learning opportunities.
- Sickness & Absence Management Monitoring and managing staff sickness and absences, implementing supportive strategies while maintaining service efficiency.
- Performance Management Addressing performance concerns proactively, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
- Team Leadership Promoting professionalism, staff engagement, and a positive work environment to enhance team performance and morale.
A more detailed list is available in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in pos
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Level 3 Safeguarding
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing Practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg. day case surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and development
- Understanding of CQC standards and Processes
- Roster management
- Experience of recruitment process
- Appraiser training
- Experience of managing capability and performance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in pos
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Level 3 Safeguarding
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing Practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg. day case surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and development
- Understanding of CQC standards and Processes
- Roster management
- Experience of recruitment process
- Appraiser training
- Experience of managing capability and performance
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).
