Paediatric Sister

Salisbury; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

On-site facilities

Parking on site

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse to join Sarum Ward, caring for children aged 0-16 years. The role combines clinical lead responsibilities with teamwork across the Children's ED, Day Surgery and Neonatal Unit, supporting a multi-disciplinary approach to care.

The post requires an RN child registration, a nursing degree, and evidence of leadership training. NHS benefits, on-site facilities, and opportunities for ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Current RN child registration, registered with NMC
• Nursing degree/ diploma, evidence of working at level 6/7
• Evidence of recent ongoing professional development
• Mentorship/ teaching / Assessing course
• Completion of leadership/ management course

Responsibilities

• Be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader.
• Lead on specific projects/ management responsibilities as delegated by the Ward Lead.
• Role model for expert clinical care and deputise for the Ward Lead in their absence.
• Participate in MDT activities and collaborate with departments.

Job description

Site Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Town Salisbury Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Salisbury Foundation NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse who is passionate, motivated and committed to the care of children and young people to come and join our team on Sarum Ward.

We have created a bright and welcoming environment and have16 inpatient beds catering to children and young people aged 0-16 years. Woodlands Children's Day Assessment Unit is also included in the footprint of Sarum Ward and is open until late in the evening. We provide specialised care for a range of specialties including general paediatrics, orthopaedics, ENT, and general surgery. In addition we are the regional centre for burns and plastics accepting referrals from as far as Jersey. We are also one of nine hospitals in England who collaborate with the esteemed Spire Cleft Centre performing cleft lip and palate repairs to children within the region. Additionally, we are a Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit and link closely with Southampton University Hospital ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll also collaborate with various departments within the hospital, including the Children's Emergency Department, Day Surgical Unit, and our Neonatal Unit.

They will also show initiative and drive to working together, not only in continuation of their own professional development but to reach our ultimate goal in providing outstanding care to children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader.

They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/ management responsibilities as delegated by the Ward Lead.

They will role model the identified Trust values , deputising for the Ward Lead in their absence.

For full information on this role , please see the attached job description . We also welcome informal visits and invite you to contact the Ward Lead Lauren O'shea - Smee for this to be arranged.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Education , Qualifications and Training

• Current RN child registration , registered with NMC
• Nursing degree/ diploma , evidence of working at level 6/7
• Evidence of recent ongoing professional development
• Mentorship/ teaching / Assessing course
• Completion of leadership/ management course

Experience

• Proven clinical experience in an acute paediatric setting
• Experience of taking charge / coordinating acute paediatric ward
• Evidence of teaching and assessing
• Experience of working within a MDT
• Experience in quality improvement projects or change initiatives

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrable proven clinical skills in relevant area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skills in organisation and establishing priorities
• Comprehensive and logical career pathway within paediatrics

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. Take a look at our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for more detailed information https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/media/2lfatov2/employee-value-proposition-document-v12-final.pdf

These include but aren't limited to:-

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
• Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 year.
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
• Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform provided (where required)
• 40% bus discount exclusive to SFT employees (period tickets only)
• On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
• On site health and fitness club
• On site car parking (fees and restrictions apply)
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa eg those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

We continue to encourage and support our staff to participate in the seasonal respiratory vaccination programme in order to protect themselves, colleagues and their patients.

GETTING TO WORK

We offer parking on site at Salisbury District Hospital, a daily charge applies. We encourage our staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible, and our Trust is well connected through the bus services to the city centre and other areas.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, martial status and age.

OTHER INFORMATION

If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £16 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.