Paediatric Deputy Sister & Charge Nurse

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for its Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit in Peterborough. This role involves delivering high-quality healthcare to children and families, fostering a supportive environment, and participating in professional development. The ideal candidate should have an NMC registration and a minimum of 5 years experience in pediatric care. Competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro rata.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality/acute care area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate comprehensive physical, social, and emotional care for children.
• Foster a supportive environment that values high-quality nursing care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver effective care.

Skills

NMC registration

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration

Mentorship module or equivalent

Post-registration qualification in High-Dependency Care

Job description

Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough

Join Our Team on Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering Families

Are you passionate about providing high‑quality healthcare to children and their families? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, our Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a dynamic, supportive environment for paediatric nurses to thrive and grow.

Job summary

Join Our Team on Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering Families

Are you passionate about providing high‑quality healthcare to children and their families? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, our Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a dynamic, supportive environment for paediatric nurses to thrive and grow.

About Us

Located on the Peterborough City Hospital site, our units are dedicated to delivering the very highest standards of care to children aged 0‑18 years. With 30 inpatient beds, including 12 en‑suite cubicles, a 2‑beded HDU area, and four‑beded bays, we’re equipped to manage a wide range of general paediatric conditions. Additionally, our Day Surgery/Day Care Unit caters to up to 12 surgical patients daily.

Our Jungle Paediatric Assessment Unit supports up to 16 patients, providing a seamless journey for children referred by GPs, other health professionals, or from the Emergency Department.

Why Join Us?

• Cutting‑Edge Facilities: Work in a modern environment equipped with the latest technology, ensuring optimal care delivery.
• Collaborative Team: Be part of a dynamic team passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
• Professional Development: We invest in our team, offering exceptional opportunities to enhance your skills, knowledge, and career progression.

Main duties of the job

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

If you’re ready to take the next step in your paediatric nursing career, apply now to join our committed team at Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit. Together, let’s provide the care, compassion, and expertise that children and their families deserve.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking enthusiastic and compassionate nurses who:

• Have a live NMC registration or are UK nursing students awaiting their PIN (unfortunately, we cannot support OSCE at this time).
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a fast‑paced, paediatric environment.
• Thrive in a multidisciplinary setting and enjoy supporting families during challenging times.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Deliver and evaluate comprehensive physical, social, and emotional care for children and adolescents in alignment with evidence‑based practice, policies, and the NMC Code of Practice.
• Foster a supportive environment that values high‑quality nursing care.
• Act as an advocate for children receiving care, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritised.
• Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver effective care.

Vacancy hours: 1 × 28.85 hours per week and 1 × 22.5 hours per week.

Advert closing note: The advert may close sooner than the advertised date due to levels of interest; closing will happen with no notice.

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role and the key responsibilities.

Person specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration
• Mentorship module or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality / acute care area
• Post‑registration qualification or course evidence in High‑Dependency Care level 1 and or 2 relevant to clinical speciality
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Leadership Course
• PILS/ALS trained
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Management qualification
• Post‑registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
• Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing / Health Studies

Experience

Essential

• Uses evidence‑base practice to support patient care delivery
• Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
• Experience of managing teams
• Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
• Demonstration of autonomous practice
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency or PICU environment
• Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care.

Desirable

• Previous management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum