Job overview
The service is dedicated to providing the highest standards of safe and effective care to sick children and their families / carers from admission to discharge in an appropriate, child friendly environment by appropriately trained and highly skilled staff.
The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and be a source of advice and expertise for others in the Trust who may work with children (e.g. ENT, Outpatients, Accident & Emergency, Orthopaedics, Dentistry) demonstrating care, compassion and best standards of care. To demonstrate good leadership skills to steer nursing staff through times of change.
Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. It is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.
In liaison with the Ward Manager and other sisters / charge nurses, the post holder will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the highest standards or care for patients on the ward to incorporate the 6 C’s.
Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost effective way.
The post holder will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To work with the children and family / carers to provide specialist nursing knowledge and care, including empathy and reassurance from admission through to discharge.
To work in conjunction with all the staff within the department – Clinical, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care:
- Matron
- Ward Manager
- Ward Sisters
- Registered Nurses & midwives
- Unregistered staff
- Consultants & junior medical staff
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurses
- Childrens’ Safeguarding Team
- Allied Health professionals
- GPs
- Paediatric Diabetic Team
- Paediatric Outpatients
- Childrens’ Community Nursing Team
- Social Care and Prevention Team
NB: This list is not exhaustive as the Post Holder is required to communicate with a range of external/internal departments and agencies at different levels.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Elizabeth Poole on [email protected]
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered NMC qualification for Child Nursing
- Educated to post graduate level/ diploma in nursing or related field or equivalent experience.
- To be a registered practice assessor (SLIPS/ENB998)
- To provide knowledge and / or evidence of preceptorship experience
- Senior staff nurse –considerable post registration experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- EPALS Qualification
- Evidence of post registration education
- Previous Band 6 experience
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatrics with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate, North East and Yorkshire, 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 Fixed term: 12 months (Fixed 12 Month Contract). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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