An exciting opportunity has arisen for the challenging but rewarding role of Ward Sister / Charge Nurse on our Children's Medical Ward (D33).

D33 is a busy 12 bedded children's ward caring for children from 0-18 years and their families. The ward is predominately an acute medical and respiratory ward. The ward specialises in the care of children and young people with cystic fibrous as well as other long term medical conditions.

The successful applicants will need to be an inspirational leader who can motivate and develop a team. Excellent communication skills are essential to this role.

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Children's Nursing) and hold a degree level qualification.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

We will expect you to take managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for D33 and ensure the co-ordination and the development of a designated team of nurses that you will line manage.

You will work closely with the matron for medicine and other ward sisters within the medical footprint to ensure the provision of children emergency care is excellent and the patient journey is positive.

You will work in collaboration with the specialist teams including consultants, specialist nurses and the operational teams within the children's hospital which is critical to ensure services are running smoothly and waiting list targets are met as a whole team approach.

About us

Nottingham Children's Hospital is set within the vibrant city of Nottingham known for its many historical sites. The children's hospital is housed within the Queens Medical Centre campus and has 116 inpatient beds across 8 inpatient wards covering all specialties.

We are a major trauma Centre, and the Children's Critical Care unit works closely with the Emergency Department in providing front line care for trauma patients.

This is a really exciting time to join Nottingham Children's Hospital as we became the first Children's Hospital in Europe to achieve pathway to excellence accreditation in 2020. This makes Nottingham Children's Hospital a really special place to work. Not only does this show that we provide excellent care to patients and family's it is also recognition that we have fantastic teams, leadership at all levels and a huge array of development opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to lead and manage the departments to maintain the high standards and the quality of care given to all children and young people. To ensure the safety and environment of the ward by providing performance report for the ward offering assurance that the ward is safe, effective, well- led, responsive and caring to the senior nursing team.

You will have effective leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times.

The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance.

Working flexibly as a member of the ward team and supporting the ward clinically is expected in order to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

Person Specification

Qualification / Skills

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Degree in health / nursing related Studies
• Mentorship Course

Desirable

• Formal Leadership and management training
• CPD Profile
• Completion of all local competency packages
• APLS Provider

Skills / experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience, ideally at band 6 level to include management/leadership experience
• Supervision of non registered staff, pre registration and post basic students
• Evidence of ability to mentor
• Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
• Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working

Desirable

• Formal teaching of groups of staff
• Budget Management
• Audit Research within the clinical area

Communication

Essential

• Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
• Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
• Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
• Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
• Demonstrate self awareness and understanding of personal accountability
• Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
• Advanced Communication Skills Training

Analytical and judgement Skill

Essential

• Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/ situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
• Ability to generate and present reports and documents.
• Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines

Desirable

• Ability in the use of appraisal, personal development review and training needs analysis
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Can formulate short and long term objectives
• Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team.

Desirable

• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Experience in strategic planning for a service

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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