Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse Children's Outpatients Department

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for their Children's Outpatients Department. This role involves providing expert nursing care to children and young people, leading a multi-professional team, and advocating for family-centered care. You will play a crucial role in managing patient care, supporting junior staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Join a supportive organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community's health and well-being. Be part of a team that values excellence and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in an acute paediatric setting.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe management of children in the outpatient department.
• Lead and develop the nurse-led service, ensuring high care standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team

Organisational skills

Competently perform patient observations

Adaptable teaching skills

Education

RCN

Leadership or management training

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Main area: Paediatric outpatients

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job ref: 176-F-6991763

Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Town: Huntingdon

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 12/03/2025 23:59

Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse Children's Outpatients Department

Band 6

Job overview

The post holder will work within the multi-professional team to provide safe and appropriate management of children and young people attending the children’s outpatient department. They will have responsibility for providing specialist nursing skills, knowledge, and expertise in the care and management of children and young people and provide leadership to junior colleagues. They will support and deputise for the children’s outpatient manager, assisting with sickness and performance management, and participate in audit, research, and the development of the nurse-led service.

The post holder will be an advocate for children and their families, promoting child-focused, family-centred care. They will act as a role model in the delivery of patient care and support and teach staff contributing to the development of the service. They will identify specific needs in education of patients, relatives, and staff and facilitate meeting these requirements while offering an individualised service that respects the many cultural and spiritual backgrounds of our families.

Main duties of the job

1. To ensure that their clinical practice, and that of other staff on shift, is of a safe standard and in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Assist with the provision of child-centred care that incorporates the needs of children of all ages and stages of development.
3. Lead and develop the nurse-led service in the department, actively engaging appropriate patient groups that can be seen in a nurse-led capacity.
4. Support clinics, alongside other members of the nursing and consultant team and communicate condition-related information to the child and family.
5. Accurately perform venepuncture, cannulation, patient observations, ECGs, and complete relevant competencies to support the wider specialist team, for example, support allergy challenges and accurately measure lung function.
6. Facilitate department-based training that meets the educational needs of staff.

Please note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for a more detailed description of the main responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• RCN
• Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
• Awareness and implementation of evidence-based guidelines
• Leadership or management training

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years working in an acute paediatric setting
• Awareness and knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience of paediatric nursing in an outpatient setting
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives

Key Skills

• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Good communication skills and awareness of professional responsibilities
• Accurately record and interpret clinical data and investigations
• Adaptable teaching skills in relation to patients, carers, and colleagues
• Organisational skills applied to self: time management, prioritising own caseload, initiative
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage patient care
• Competently perform patient observations, ECGs, cannulation, and venepuncture
• Competent at administering IV and IM medication
• Evidence of participating in research, audit, and quality improvement

Other

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients, and relatives' cultural, religious, and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values
• Able to act as an advocate for the child and their family
• Work within professional boundaries and scope of the role
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required