Sister/Charge Nurse - Children’s Day Case

Job overview

We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team. Required skills  include the ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated paediatric nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care to the children of Preston and surrounding area.  Paediatric Day Case is looking for an experienced band 6 to join our team as sister/charge nurse. We can offer an induction package with a ward based educator. The Trust also offers a package of health and well-being support to all staff.

We have recently been successful in an initiative to reduce waiting times by utilising the surgical hub at Chorley Hospital, this has recently been accredited as a paediatric surgical hub. The candidate will be required to work there one day every fortnight.

Main duties of the job

As a band 6 in Paediatric Day Case you will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the unit and will work closely with the ward manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the theatre lists, managing the booking of medical patients and day case diary and liaising with MDT.

We are a small team but are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybody’s input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.

Working with others we have close links with the inpatient ward, children’s outpatients department and paediatric community service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and CAMHS team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This leadership role comes with key responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and development of the team. Your duties will include:

• 📋 Staff Appraisals – Conducting regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and supporting staff development.
• 🗓️ Roster Management – Completing staff rosters in line with Trust policy, ensuring adequate coverage while maintaining work-life balance.
• 📚 Training & Development – Liaising with the clinical educator to coordinate training programs and ensure staff receive appropriate learning opportunities.
• 🩺 Sickness & Absence Management – Monitoring and managing staff sickness and absences, implementing supportive strategies while maintaining service efficiency.
• ⚖️ Performance Management – Addressing performance concerns proactively, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
• 🤝 Team Leadership – Promoting professionalism, staff engagement, and a positive work environment to enhance team performance and morale.

A more detailed list is available in the attached Job Description