Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse, Paediatric

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse for their Children's Ward in Coventry. This role involves providing clinical leadership, delivering compassionate care to children, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and be prepared to respond to medical emergencies. The position offers a chance to work in a modern facility while promoting high standards of patient care and safety. Apply soon as closing date is based on applications received.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Working in a prestigious and innovative organization

Qualifications

• Must provide clinical leadership and management support.
• Comply with immunisation and vaccination report requirements.
• Experience in child care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the Children's Ward team.
• Attend medical emergencies and support Bed Management.
• Develop and evaluate best practices in care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Clinical leadership

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Paediatric Sister/ Charge Nurse on our Childrens Ward here at UHCW.

Ward 16 comprises of 24 beds caring for Children and Young People with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. The ward also cares for Oncology children and works closely with Birmingham Children’s hospital as a shared care centre.

We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals, with excellent communication skills who must be able to provide clinical leadership to join our team. We are passionate about high standards of care and patient safety. If you are keen to deliver holistic care to children and young people whilst working as part of a multi disciplinary team, we would welcome you to our children’s ward where your skills and compassion will help shape positive experiences for children and their families.

Interview Date will be 30th January.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

A shift/team leader, providing clinical leadership and management support, developing and evaluating best practice within the department. The post-holder will deputise for the department manager as required.

Ward 16 comprises of 24 beds caring for Children and Young People with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. The ward also cares for Oncology children and works closely with Birmingham Children’s hospital as a shared care centre.

The successful applicant will after training be expected to hold the Paediatric bleep supporting the unit, attending medical emergencies as well as supporting with Bed Management responsibilities.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa McDonald Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail]