PCCU B6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a Band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse post in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit. The role combines clinical leadership with day-to-day PCCU management when the senior nurse is absent, across days, nights and weekends, with outreach and retrieval shifts possible after competencies are signed off.

Candidates require an accredited paediatric critical care course and NMC registration (RSCN or RN Adult), with degree-level study or

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership experience in a paediatric critical care setting.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff across a unit.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership so that critically ill children receive family-centred care.
• Manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis in the absence of senior staff.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with medical/nursing staff.
• Uphold the PCCU Nursing Philosophy of Care.
• Rostered shifts across PCCU, outreach and retrieval when competent.
• Teach and support junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree-level study

Paediatric critical care course (PCCS/HEI)

Job description

A Band 6 deputy sister or charge nurse post in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on clinical leadership for critically ill children and their families, and on running the unit day to day when the senior sister or charge nurse is absent. Post holders work at least 23 hours a week across days, nights and weekends, with outreach and retrieval shifts possible once competencies are signed off. Candidates need RSCN or adult RN registration and an accredited paediatric critical care course.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical leadership so that critically ill children receive individualised, family-centred nursing care
• Manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating with medical and nursing staff at all levels
• Uphold PCCU's Nursing Philosophy of Care
• Work rostered shifts across PCCU, outreach and retrieval once competencies are completed
• Teach and support junior staff and pre- and post-registration students

Qualifications

• Recognised UK paediatric critical care course, such as PCCS or HEI-accredited
• Degree-level study or working towards a degree

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as RSCN (Child) or RN (Adult)

Experience

• Relevant critical care nursing experience
• Demonstrable relevant post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical knowledge in area of speciality and excellence in practice
• Experience of leading and supporting a team in a clinical area
• Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students
• Awareness of the qualities required of staff working in critical care
• Insight into managerial issues relating to people and resources
• Knowledge of the value and use of research findings
• Knowledge or experience of audit in practice
• Knowledge or experience of implementing quality improvement measures
• Knowledge or experience of risk management