PCCU Senior Sister | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks a dynamic and motivated nurse to join the Paediatric Critical Care team. This Band 7 role involves leading a nursing team, coordinating care for critically ill children, and supporting clinical governance. Candidates must hold a valid RSCN or RN Child qualification and have substantial experience in Paediatric Critical Care. Part-time hours are also considered, making this a flexible opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Paediatric Critical Care as a Band 6 nurse.
• Ability to coordinate care and lead a nursing team.
• Experience in delivering high standards of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and support the PCCU Matron.
• Manage delivery of care within the PCCU.
• Participate in staff training and annual appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multidisciplinary team support

Education

RSCN or RN Child qualification

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Recognised Critical Care qualification

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join the Paediatric Critical Care senior leadership team in a permanent position.

We are a 14-bed Paediatric Critical Care Unit comprising 8 Level 3 beds and 6 Level 2 beds. We care for children across a wide range of specialties and work closely with the Children’s Medical Emergency Transport (CoMET) service for the East Midlands region. We are supported by the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team and collaborate with Nottingham University, providing learning opportunities for postgraduate nurses.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, deputise and co-ordinate care on the Unit, and support the PCCU Matron.
• Support a cohort of Band 5 and 6 nurses and the wider admin team that support the PCCU.
• Be a member of the Paediatric Critical Care nursing team alongside Band 7 nurses, taking managerial, professional and clinical responsibility for the PCCU.
• Have 24 hours responsibility for the management and delivery of care within PCCU and deputise for the PCCU Matron when requested.
• Be part of a team of 7 Band 7 nurses with rotated operational and clinical responsibilities; contribute to the 6–8 week rota covering core hours.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient care within the unit.
• Participate in annual appraisals and ensure staff training is up to date.

Qualifications

• RSCN or RN Child qualified nurse with substantial experience in Paediatric Critical Care as a Band 6 nurse.
• Recognised Critical Care qualification and Mentors and Assessors qualification.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team.

Work Arrangements

The post is 34.5 hours per week. Part-time hours are considered with a minimum of 28.45 hours (equating to 10 shifts per month). The clinical band 7 role includes clinical coverage across the full range of shifts and an operational component with a 6–8 week rota for core hours.

About NUH and Diversity

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is one of the city’s largest employers and plays a leading role in research, education and innovation. We welcome new ideas to deliver world-class healthcare and offer extensive professional development opportunities. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds; we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to improve representation at NUH.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.