Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Huntingdon

Job overview

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality care to children and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team on Holly Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

We are a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients and their families, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Main duties of the job

We are a 19 bedded ward comprising of 6 en-suite cubicles, 3 four bedded bays and one HDU room

We are a general paediatric ward receiving children from 0 - 18 years dependent on condition. We have a busy day surgery area within the ward and take up to 6 surgical patients per day. Our Paediatric Assessment Unit takes up to 9 patients and is where GP's and other health professionals can refer into for admissions and / or assessment, as well as taking patients on their journey from the Emergency Department.

On top of all the great things that we have to offer, we also pride ourselves on development opportunities for the team in their own career development, skills and knowledge.

As part of this role you will be expected to rotate to Amazon Ward at Peterborough City Hospital when the clinical need arises.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for children and adolescents in line with current evidence, Unit policies and guidelines and NMC Code of Practice
• To develop an environment which supports the value of nursing care.
• To act as an advocate for the children receiving care.
• To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care.
• To be involved in the development of evidence-based practice in theChildren’s service and to encourage reflective practice providing a supportive framework to ensure that this takes place.
• To initiate and support innovative change within the Nursing Service in line with current clinical and academic evidence, national standards and relevant reports.
• To be aware and have an understanding of the guidelines relating to Child Protection issues.

Please see Job Description for further information