Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking experienced Paediatric Intensive Care Nurses to join their expert team. The role involves assessing and implementing care, leading nursing staff, and contributing to quality improvement. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse qualification with post-registration experience in Paediatric Critical Care. The position offers flexible working patterns and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing educational development.
• Completed a Practice Assessor preparation day.
• Relevant experience in Paediatric Intensive Care & HDU.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement evidence-based nursing care.
• Lead and supervise staff in delivery of patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Effective communicator

Ability to lead and coordinate a team

Good verbal and written skills

Education

Registered Nurse first level

Evidence of post-registration qualification in Paediatric Critical Care

Job description

Job summary

Exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic, motivated and experienced Paediatric Intensive Care Nurses to work within our expanding team of Nursing, Medical and other Health Care Professionals.

We are a busy and leading tertiary unit providing expert care for critically ill children. Cardiac PICU (cPICU) is part of the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) and cares for children within the East Midlands and nationwide who require surgical management of complex heart problems. It is home to the first ECMO unit in the country and leads the way in providing excellent and innovative care to children requiring extra corporeal heart and lung support.

The Children's Intensive Care Unit (CICU) provides excellent and innovative critical care for children with a wide range of serious and complex illnesses.

It is an exciting time as the CICU and cPICU will be co-locating together in a new unit as part of the Children's Hospital reconfiguration which will coincide with the relocation of all children’s services into a standalone Children’s Hospital.

Main duties

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
• Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
• Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high‑quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence.

We will embed health equality in all we do—taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values: we are compassionate, proud, inclusive, and one team.

Details

• Date posted: 21 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 358-7527930-WC
• Job location: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE15WW

Job responsibilities

• Key working relationships: Ward/Unit Manager and staff, Matrons, middle and non‑clinical managers, wider multi‑disciplinary team, medical staff, Estates and Facilities, Nursing Directorate; Infection Prevention team, Patient Information and Liaison Service; Nurse Specialists and Directorate Education and Practice Development Team, Clinical Support Nurses and Clinical Placement Facilitators, People Services and the Finance team.
• Key result areas:
  • Delivery of effective health care within the organisation – responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care, allocation of patients, delegation, education and communication with patients and relatives, urgent response, accurate record‑keeping, and participation in the development of new ways of working.
  • Establishing effective leadership and communication – coordinate, prioritise and monitor care delivery, act as a professional role model, supervise staff, deputise for the Ward/Unit Manager, maximise resources, promote new services, maintain communication with management, participate in recruitment and retention, and adhere to uniform policy.
  • Continuing education, professional and personal development – undertake Trust induction and competency programmes, maintain compliance with training and re‑registration, develop personal skills, support learning opportunities for staff and learners, act in a clinical resource role, and promote mentorship and supervision.
  • Clinical governance, reduction of risk, audit and research – ensure standards of care, support infection prevention, contribute to policy development, promote patient involvement, lead improvement through benchmarking and audit, maintain NMC standards, and participate in redesign projects.
  • Management and use of resources and information – use physical and financial resources efficiently, support budget holders, propose innovations, allocate staff and learners, ensure confidentiality and data protection.
  • Maintaining a safe environment – monitor health, safety and security, follow Health and Safety legislation, handle patients and goods safely, maintain clean and safe environment, and comply with infection control.

Person specification

Training & Qualification – Essential

• Registered Nurse first level
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Evidence of post‑registration qualification in Paediatric Critical Care & HDU
• Evidence of continuing educational development
• Completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and recent experience supporting learners and supervising their practice

— Desirable

• Diploma or Degree in nursing or health‑related subject
• Clinical Leadership Programme
• Registered Children’s Nurse
• Successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent

Communication and relationship skills – Essential

• Effective communicator and negotiator during complex situations
• Initiative and ability to lead and coordinate a multi‑disciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written skills

Experience – Essential

• Relevant experience in Paediatric Intensive Care & HDU
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in clinical practice
• Experience of clinical risk management
• Development of multi‑disciplinary working practices
• Nurse in Charge role

— Desirable

• Management of conflict
• Infection Prevention
• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
• Tissue Viability
• Audit experience / research skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.ukvisa.com/.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE15WW
• Website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/