Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Transformation Unit; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join the Paediatric ward, offering a mix of shifts and a 37.5 hour week within a busy Children’s Ward including a Paediatric Assessment Unit and High Dependency Area.

You will take charge of the ward, lead a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to high-quality patient care, teaching, and developing staff in an acute paediatric setting.

Qualifications

• RSCN/RNC or a RN with recent paediatric experience.
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience at this level.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ward regularly, managing ward activities and staff.
• Deliver high standards of patient care and support relatives.
• Educate and train nursing staff and students; act as role model.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision making

People management

Team liaison

Safeguarding

Effective communication

Teaching/assessing

Nursing education

EPALS

Paediatric acute care

Education

RN with paediatric experience

Teaching course

Degree level education

Tools

Clinical governance tools

Audit/clinical effectiveness systems

Job description

Main area Paediatric Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert. Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (12 Hour Shifts. To cover a 24/7 service.) Job ref 253-0926-8142311

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Do you have a passion for working within a paediatric setting? Would you like to work in a challenging environment?We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team.

The post will require you to work a mix of shifts. The busy Children’s Ward has an identified Paediatric Assessment Unit, High Dependency Area, Young Person’s Area and a Dedicated Day Case area. We can offer a range of training opportunities.We require someone who is adaptable to work in all areas of the ward and who is a real team player. The successful candidate will have recent experience of working within an acute setting taking charge.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be designated to take charge of the ward regularly, being responsible for the management of the ward during the shift, including the organisation of the ward activities and the management of staff and resources.

The post holder will have direct involvement in the delivery of a high standard of care to the patient and their relatives.

The post holder will participate in the education and training of nursing students and will act as a role model to junior staff and other team members.

The post holder will have recent experience of working within an acute setting, taking charge of the shift, and bed management of PAU/ the Children's Ward.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RSCN/RNC or a RN with recent paediatric experience
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level.

Skills/ Experience

• Paediatric High Dependency module or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
• Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision making skills.
• Knowledge of effective people management practices.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
• Current experience of working with safeguarding issues and able to identify and refer to appropriate agencies.
• Recent experience of working within an acute setting
• Recent experience of taking charge of a shift within an acute setting
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support course (EPALS)

Communication

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to communicate using different methods (i.e. email etc.).

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Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network in the organisation.

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Application numbers

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