Senior Staff Nurse

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse specializing in Paediatrics to oversee the acute service and ensure high standards of patient care. You will manage patient flow, support staff, and contribute to clinical standards and staff satisfaction. This role offers exciting opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing acute paediatric services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the acute paediatric service.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow.
• Support and mentor staff within the department.

Skills

Clinical expertise in paediatrics

Leadership and management skills

Patient care prioritization

Data collection and KPIs

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

As a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse, you will oversee the daily running of the acute paediatric service. Your responsibilities will include managing admissions, discharges, and patient flow within the department, as well as data collection, KPIs, and audits. You will also be involved in health roster management and supporting staff.

We are offering exciting opportunities within our Paediatric department for highly motivated, enthusiastic Senior Staff Nurses. Join our innovative team as we expand our services due to significant investment. The role involves working within the Acute ward and Day-care, prioritising patient care to ensure safe standards are maintained, providing effective and efficient services to children and families in our locality.

Our partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital enables us to provide continuing care both on the ward and in the community for seriously ill children. We also collaborate with the community child development team to care for children with complex health needs.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with proven clinical expertise in paediatrics who can deliver high standards of professional care. Successful candidates will contribute to achieving the Trust's corporate objectives, leading on clinical standards, patient experience, and staff satisfaction.

This is an exciting and challenging role with many opportunities arising from changes within the Trust.

About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH)

LNWH cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of over 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We operate major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: Home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, offering a full range of services including the top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark's Hospital: An internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: A busy district general hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: Our planned care site, hosting surgical and outpatient services, and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust committed to training future clinicians and advancing research for public benefit.