Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's Ward-*£2,000 Incentive*

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join their Children's Services team. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care in a high-quality environment, focusing on the well-being of children and families. With a strong commitment to professional growth, the organization supports flexible working options and a range of training opportunities. You will play a vital role in managing the nursing team, ensuring safe and effective care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in Band 5 or Band 6 nursing roles.
• Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the nursing team within the Children’s Ward.
• Collaborate with MDT members to enhance clinical skills.
• Deputize for the ward/unit manager as needed.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Team Management

Collaboration with MDT

Education

Nursing Degree

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Opportunity: Paediatric Nurse

This post attracts a recruitment incentive of £2000 pro rata (conditions apply).

Are you an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse looking to develop your career?

We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our Children's Services team at Colchester Hospital, recently approved as a High Dependency Unit Level 2 Unit. Our team provides high-quality, compassionate care in a 20-bed Children's Ward, including 2 HDU Level 1 Beds and 1 Level 2 bed, caring for patients requiring high dependency interventions such as CPAP, BiPAP, and Long Term Ventilation.

At East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we value our workforce and support your professional growth. We offer full-time and part-time hours, along with a range of training, development opportunities, and flexible working options.

Role Responsibilities

1. Manage and develop the nursing team within the Children’s Ward, providing professional and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care for children, families, and staff.
2. Collaborate with nurses and other MDT members on a one-to-one or group basis to enhance clinical skills and practice across pediatric care areas.
3. Deputize for the ward/unit manager to ensure appropriate senior cover at all times.

About Us

We are ESNEFT, serving nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex through hospital and community health services. Our organization employs over 12,000 staff and provides care across various settings, including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics, and patient homes.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Unsocial hours payments (where applicable)
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Access to NHS discounts
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programmes

Our Commitment

We are investing in digital transformation with Epic’s electronic patient record system to improve hospital life for staff and patients. Our philosophy is "Time Matters," focusing on efficiency and reducing delays.

Interested?

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we want to hear from you. Find out more about living and working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Michelle Duffney
Job Title: Matron - Children's Services
Email: [e-mail]