Paediatric Ward Sister - Children's Emergency Department

Paediatric Ward Sister - Children's Emergency Department Band 7

Main area: Paediatric Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Dept Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent & 12 month Fixed Term to cover maternity leave

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Fixed Term & Permanent position is 30hrs a week)

Job ref: 387-WC4233-DA

Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Town: Bristol

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/02/:59

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Children's Emergency Department Sister/Charge Nurse Band 7 (CED)

30hrs a week Permanent Position & Fixed term 1 year maternity leave cover commencing April 2025

Are you a Children's Nurse with extensive Emergency Department experience? Are you ambitious & keen to improve your leadership and management skills? Do you want to work in a forward and fast-thinking Children's Emergency Department?

Our Children's Emergency Department treats approximately 50,000 children each year. Alongside providing emergency care for the local population, we are a regional referral unit for the South West of England and one of England's five standalone Paediatric Major Trauma Centres.

The Department has a standalone resuscitation area that can provide care for 4 patients at any time and has recently expanded to increase the main departmental area to see, treat, and care for patients.

Our patients are extraordinary, each with their own unique personality, strength, and drive, which is why we look for these exact same qualities in our nurses. We are looking for nurses who inspire others & can lead in a compassionate way.

This is your opportunity to join us on our journey and become a part of our talented & passionate team committed to wellbeing, education, peer support, and staff social activities.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate for the role will:

• Deliver 24/7 professional and clinical leadership and care and operational management of the department.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
• Support the Matron in developing the service.
• Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management, and clinical responsibilities.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of emergency nursing care.

In return for your hard work, you will receive the following benefits:

• Working within an internationally renowned Children's Hospital
• Opportunities for education and development
• Access to our Faculty of Children's Nurse Education
• Minimum of 262.5 hours holiday per annum (increasing with length of service)
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Access to discounts in a multitude of local and national outlets

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

• Supportive
• Respectful

Public Sector Language Competency

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Training & Qualifications

• RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN
• Post basic certificate or related study in neonatal critical care
• Degree in related area of clinical practice or very clear evidence of degree level study in the last 2 years

Knowledge & Experience

• Five years post registration.
• Previous Band 6 experience in relevant area
• Teaching experience
• Mentoring and Assessing or Teaching qualification
• Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge

Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Good problem solving ability & skills
• Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
• Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
• Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
• Assertive and proactive
• Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
• Research and audit experience

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Telephone: (option 1)