Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse

Job overview

Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse

30 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026

Interview Date: Friday 7th August 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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We cannot accept applications from those who do not have a current NMC registration.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Senior Sister to manage a team of nurses ensuring the delivery development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care.
• To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
• To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Senior Sister
• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
• Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
• Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below Band 6.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
• Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of babies and their families in their care.
• Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
• Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.
• Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
• Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
• Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.

Managerial

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below Band 6..
• Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
• Deputise for the Senior Nurse in his/her absence.
• As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trust’s Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
• Assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
• Participate in the out of hours operational cover and bleep roster for the Trust as appropriate.
• Support the Senior Sister in the investigation of complaints within the ward area.
• Ensure information on the Ward/Department Information System is correct and updated regularly when relevant.

Education and Training

• In collaboration with the Senior Sister, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
• Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
• Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
• Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.
• Undertake training sessions in ward environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tools

Professional

• To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing.
• Ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy.
• Ensures current registration with NMC

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.