Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - PeterboroughJoin Our Team on Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering FamiliesAre you passionate about providing high‑quality healthcare to children and their families? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, our Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a dynamic, supportive environment for paediatric nurses to thrive and grow.Job summaryJoin Our Team on Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering FamiliesAre you passionate about providing high‑quality healthcare to children and their families? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, our Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a dynamic, supportive environment for paediatric nurses to thrive and grow.About UsLocated on the Peterborough City Hospital site, our units are dedicated to delivering the very highest standards of care to children aged 0‑18 years. With 30 inpatient beds, including 12 en‑suite cubicles, a 2‑beded HDU area, and four‑beded bays, we’re equipped to manage a wide range of general paediatric conditions. Additionally, our Day Surgery/Day Care Unit caters to up to 12 surgical patients daily.Our Jungle Paediatric Assessment Unit supports up to 16 patients, providing a seamless journey for children referred by GPs, other health professionals, or from the Emergency Department.Why Join Us?Cutting‑Edge Facilities: Work in a modern environment equipped with the latest technology, ensuring optimal care delivery.Collaborative Team: Be part of a dynamic team passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.Professional Development: We invest in our team, offering exceptional opportunities to enhance your skills, knowledge, and career progression.Main duties of the jobJoin a Team That Makes a DifferenceIf you’re ready to take the next step in your paediatric nursing career, apply now to join our committed team at Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit. Together, let’s provide the care, compassion, and expertise that children and their families deserve.What We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking enthusiastic and compassionate nurses who:Have a live NMC registration or are UK nursing students awaiting their PIN (unfortunately, we cannot support OSCE at this time).Are dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a fast‑paced, paediatric environment.Thrive in a multidisciplinary setting and enjoy supporting families during challenging times.Summary of Responsibilities:Deliver and evaluate comprehensive physical, social, and emotional care for children and adolescents in alignment with evidence‑based practice, policies, and the NMC Code of Practice.Foster a supportive environment that values high‑quality nursing care.Act as an advocate for children receiving care, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritised.Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver effective care.Vacancy hours: 1 × 28.85 hours per week and 1 × 22.5 hours per week.Advert closing note: The advert may close sooner than the advertised date due to levels of interest; closing will happen with no notice.About usWe are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role and the key responsibilities.Person specificationEducation & QualificationEssentialRSCN/RN Child with NMC RegistrationMentorship module or equivalentMinimum of 5 years experience within speciality / acute care areaPost‑registration qualification or course evidence in High‑Dependency Care level 1 and or 2 relevant to clinical specialityEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableLeadership CoursePILS/ALS trainedEducated to degree level or equivalentManagement qualificationPost‑registration qualification relevant to clinical specialityCompleted or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing / Health StudiesExperienceEssentialUses evidence‑base practice to support patient care deliveryUnderstanding of Healthcare Governance and its applicationExperience of managing teamsEvidence of being a Reflective PractitionerDemonstration of autonomous practiceAbility to organise and prioritise workloadExperience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency or PICU environmentExpert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care.DesirablePrevious management experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr