Job overview
Do you have a passion for leading the delivery of high-standard Paediatric emergency services in a place where your skills are valued?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Emergency Team and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. As our new Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, you will continue to develop further your skills and leadership confidence under the guidance of an inspiring team.
Hinchingbrooke Hospital has an emergency department and children’s inpatient and outpatient services. The city is accessible by road or rail located within easy commute distance from London, Cambridge, Leicester or Birmingham.
Our amazing team will assist you in managing your daily duties and responsibilities while rotating between the Urgent Treatment Centre and the Emergency Department. Our ED acts as a single point of access for all emergencies offering treatment to more than 100,000 patients per year. We serve a diverse population that is reflected in our workforce.
Teamwork and communication skills are essential. A multidisciplinary team formed of paediatric registered nurses, paediatric resuscitation specialists, nurse practitioners and advanced clinical practitioners will guide and support you.
Main duties of the job
You will ensure the delivery of high-quality care for infants, children and young people who attend the Emergency Department in conjunction with the ED/Paediatric team, Clinical teams, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
You will support and guide the development of the team and services to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our patients and their families while encouraging a positive patient experience.
As a leader, you will be a role model to junior staff members providing clinical supervision and support to the team. You will also, be supporting a multi-disciplinary team in different areas of the Emergency Care setting as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for additional information regarding this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child) / RNC
- 2 Years’ experience working in ED or acute medical admission area
- Ability to comprehensively assess children and a working knowledge of Manchester Triage
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification or working towards
- PILS trained
- post registration experience
Desirable
- Degree in Paediatric Nursing
- Post registration additional courses (i.e. HDU course)
- Completion of or working towards a leadership programme
- APLS/EPLS TNCC/ATNC HMIMMS
Experience/Knowledge/ Skills/Ability
Essential
- Sufficient experience in caring for the acutely unwell child and clinical skills including: • Cannulation/venepuncture • Competence in leading and supporting a team • Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment • Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area. • Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Practical teaching experience formally or informally
- Link Nurse Role
- Participation in change management project
- Experience of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
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This advert is for Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - ED - Huntingdon with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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