Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse. This part-time role requires a Registered Children's Nurse with experience in acute paediatric care. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care to children. Responsibilities include planning and delivering nursing care, supporting staff management, and ensuring patient safety. The position offers a competitive salary, fostering an environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Post registration clinical experience.
• Competent in all aspects of acute paediatric nursing including HDU.
• Participation in audit and research.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care.
• Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
• Support the nurse in charge with high-quality nursing service.
• Advocate for the children in their care.
• Co-ordinate effective admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Competent in acute paediatric nursing

Mentorship

Communication

Education

First level Registered Children's Nurse

Current Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council

Level 3 Safeguarding Children

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 09 October 2025

This role is offered on a part time basis of 25.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated Children's Sister who will be working with an amazing multidisciplinary team, including youth workers, mental health teams, safeguarding nurses and Paediatric Emergency physicians. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team assisting in providing high quality paediatric care and excellent patient experience.

The post holder will be responsible for providing safe and effective care to all children (aged 0 - 18) requiring admission on the Children's Unit/Paediatric Assessment Unit or Emergency Department with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.

You are also responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes, assessment and implementation of care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing safe and effective care to children and young people without direct supervision, ensuring the day-to-day management of the unit meets service needs. The post holder will ensure that all staff management will be completed in a timely way.

We will support you in developing your clinical skills and competencies with our experienced team of paediatric nurses and clinical practice facilitators, with a variety of inhouse courses such as plastering, cannulation and opportunity for EPALS. We believe in supporting our staff to grow and develop to fulfil their potential.

Please see attached job description for full details.

About us

STAR VALUES

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities

1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.

2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.

3. To support the nurse in charge with the day-to-day planning, the delivery of a high-quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.

4. SBAR multidisciplinary team on the clinical condition of patients using the PEWs (Paediatric Early Warning Scores).

5. Co-ordinate the effective admission, transfer and discharge of individual children in line with Trust policy.

6. Act as advocate for the children in their care and ensure the voice of the child is heard.

7. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that know and practice enables children to be safeguarded.

Please see attached the full job descriptions for consideration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level Registered Children's Nurse
• Current/Live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Level 3 Safeguarding Children

Experience

• Post registration clinical experience
• Competent in all aspects of acute paediatric nursing including HDU
• Continuing experience of mentorship within a children's unit
• Participation in audit and research

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata