# Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-sister-charge-nurse/612a023e-4249-4d35-aaa0-2ea7699f03cc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-sister-charge-nurse/612a023e-4249-4d35-aaa0-2ea7699f03cc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust - **Town:** Nuneaton - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T10:12:16.974Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Nuneaton/George_Eliot_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8125511 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8125511?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.geh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ** All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more #JoinTeamEliot 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift - To deal with competing demands for attention ### Trust Values **Essential** - Effective Open Communication - Excellence and Safety in all that we do - Challenge but Support - Expect Respect and Dignity - Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations. - Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively - Deal with the emotional stress arising. ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Ability to have positive working relationships. - Proven leadership skills - Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines - Evidence based practice - Computer literate - Experience of using evidence based practice - To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis - To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout A normal shift and will require moderate effort. - Enthusiastic ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Three years at band 5 or equivalent - Experience within the specialty - Evidence of continuing professional development - Ability to manage a team **Desirable** - Experience of Research Management - Experience of audit and resource ### Qualification and Professional **Essential** - RSCN/ RN Child Branch - Teaching qualification - Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty **Desirable** - Managerial qualification - Diploma - Leadership Development - Post Grad qualification in specialty ## Documents - [functional requirements (pdf, 620.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1934) - [paediatric sister / charge nurse - jd (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10422210) - [paediatric sister / charge nurse - ps (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10422211) - [paediatric sister / charge nurse - frf (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10422212) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.