Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Paediatric team on Ash Ward as a Band 6 Deputy Sister on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Ash Ward is a busy general paediatric ward providing care to children and young people aged 0-18 years with a wide range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions. The ward also includes a High Dependency Unit (HDU) delivering both Level 1 and Level 2 care, offering a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. We work closely with our Paediatric Specialist Nurses, covering specialties such as Oncology, Diabetes, Respiratory and Epilepsy, who support both patients and staff and contribute to ongoing education.
As Deputy Sister, you will be a positive role model, leading by example in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care. You will support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting the development and wellbeing of the ward team. You will provide visible clinical leadership on a shift-by-shift basis and actively encourage professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment in collaboration with our Paediatric Education Team.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for managing the care provided to our patients on a shift by shift basis, supporting junior members of the team in providing high quality, evidence based care.
- To support the ward manager in providing clinical and managerial responsibility for Ash Ward.
- To oversee the development of junior colleagues, completing their appraisals with support from the Ward manager, working closely with the Education Team to ensure that each individual has the opportunity to develop their practice in areas specific to them.
- Act as a role model to other members of the multi-professional team, supporting and promoting an environment of learning and development.
- To oversee and actively participate in the development of the ward within teams focusing on areas each team are responsible for.
Benefits
- The full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Person Specification
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Child)/ RSCN. Evidence of further professional development at a minimum of diploma level and working toward degree or prepared to undertake, including Mentorship preparation/Assessor/Supervisor or relevant teaching qualification.
- Experience: Excellent paediatric clinical skills with relevant skills and abilities for a general paediatric ward with significant recent experience at Band 5 in a paediatric clinical acute environment.
- Knowledge: Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these.
- Skills: You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role demonstrating that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy. You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role.