Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated Band 6 Registered Children's Nurse to provide high-quality care within the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes patient care delivery, team management, and support for career development. Applicants must hold a relevant nursing qualification and be ready to embrace a culture of continuous improvement. This position promises a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Practice Education Facilitator team

8 weeks supernumerary status

Study days for leadership training

Skills training programs

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Children's Nurse.
• Experience in delivering direct patient care essential.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Function as a competent clinical practitioner.
• Deliver direct patient care, coordinating nursing practice.
• Ensure efficient use of resources for quality care.

Skills

Clinical practice

Patient care

Team management

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Children's Nurse qualification

Job description

Job overview

We are very excited to offer you the opportunity to work at The Princess Royal Hospital, Children's and Young Persons Unit within the Emergency Department as a Band 6 Registered Children's Nurse.

We are a friendly team that are looking for the right candidate to join us on our continuous improvement journey.

We are proud to offer you

• A dedicated Practice Education Facilitator team to support you in your career development and/or new role
• 8 weeks supernumerary status.
• The opportunity to work cross site at TheRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital Emergency Department CYPU
• The EPALS course
• Study days to support the managerial and leadership aspects of the role eg. Appraisal training
• Skills, venepuncture, cannulation, plaster training

So if you share our values partnering, ambitious, caring and trusted apply now.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose‑built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.

Full details of HTP can be viewed on theHospital Transformation Programme Webpage

Main duties of the job

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.
• To deliver direct patient care whilst, co‑ordinating and overseeing nursingpractice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence‑based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.