Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatrics (Ward 77)

Job overview

Ward 77 is a 32 bedded surgical ward specializing in Nephrology, Urology, General and Complex Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology. We provide a number of specialist surgical procedures to the local, national and international population including bladder extrophy surgery as well as the management of intestinal failure and short bowel.

Main duties of the job

Ward 77 is a busy 32 bedded surgical ward specialising in Nephrology, Urology, General and Complex Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology. We provide a number of specialist surgical procedures to the local, national and international population including bladder extrophy surgery as well as the management of intestinal failure and short bowel.

Ward 77 also specialises in renal transplantation and we provide 1 to 1 high dependency nursing care for children immediately post transplantation as well as providing peritoneal dialysis within the inpatient ward area.

The successful candidates will work alongside the Ward Manager and Practice Educator with a particular focus on:

-Bedside training and education for staff, patients and carers.

- Supporting junior staff with their workloads and the coordinating of shifts.

- Leadership and professional role modelling through complex communication, challenging practice  and celebrating achievement as is it occurs.

- Supporting the Ward Manager to ensure quality, safety and patient experience.

We will provide a comprehensive induction and the role will allow you to develop varied clinical and interpersonal skills. We also offer extensive PDP opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.