Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospital trust in Telford is looking for a Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse to join their friendly team. This Band 6 position involves delivering high-quality care and leading a dedicated nursing team. Candidates must be RGN with paediatric specialization, demonstrate clinical excellence, and possess strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and supports career development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated Practice Education Facilitator

8 weeks supernumerary status

Opportunities for cross site working

EPALS course

Study days for managerial training

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• High level clinical skills and knowledge required.
• Experience coordinating and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care while overseeing nursing practice.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Deputise for the ward manager in their absence.

Skills

Clinical skills

Coordination and management

Teaching qualification

Research involvement

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Paediatric specialization (RSCN)

Relevant post-registration experience

Job description

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 24 November 2025

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 The Royal 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.

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 Hospital 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.

About us

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!

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

• RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development / qualification relevant to area of speciality
• Relevant post registration with recent experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent
• High level clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of successfully coordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Evidence of teaching qualification
• Evidence in undertaking preceptor / mentorship role.
• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
• An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.

Other

• Awareness of professional and personal limitations.

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum/ pro rota