Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatrics

Transformation Unit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Physiotherapy service

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for Paediatrics at Band 6 on a fixed-term 6-month contract. The role supports safe, child-friendly care, working with a multi-disciplinary team to lead nursing staff and ensure high standards of care from admission to discharge.

The post involves professional, clinical and managerial leadership, resource management, and adherence to the NMC Code.

Qualifications

• Registered NMC qualification for Child Nursing.
• Educated to postgraduate level/ diploma in nursing or related field or equivalent experience.
• To be a registered practice assessor (SLIPS/ENB998).
• To provide knowledge and / or evidence of preceptorship experience.
• Senior staff nurse – considerable post registration experience in Paediatrics.
• EPALS Qualification.
• Evidence of post registration education.
• Previous Band 6 experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff on the ward.
• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff.
• Contribute to managing nursing and material resources in a cost-effective way.
• Adhere to NMC Code and ensure ward compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

EPALS Qualification

Leadership qualities

Education

Registered NMC qualification for Child Nursing

Postgraduate diploma in nursing or equivalent

Preceptorship experience

Band 6 experience

Job description

Main area Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Fixed 6 Month Contract) Hours Part time - 34.5 hours per week Job ref 421-PSC-4059B

Employer Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Harrogate District Hospital Town Harrogate Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatrics

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The service is dedicated to providing the highest standards of safe and effective careto sick children and their families / carers from admission to discharge in anappropriate, child friendly environment by appropriately trained and highly skilled staff.

The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and be a source ofadvice and expertise for others in the Trust who may work with children (e.g. ENT,Outpatients, Accident & Emergency, Orthopaedics, Dentistry) demonstrating care,compassion and best standards of care.To demonstrate good leadership skills to steer nursing staff through times of change.

Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. It is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.

In liaison with the Ward Manager and other sisters / charge nurses, the post holder will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the highest standards or care for patients on the ward.

Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.

Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost effective way.

The post holder will adhere to NMC Code at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

To work with the children and family / carers to provide specialist nursing knowledgeand care, including empathy and reassurance from admission through to discharge.

To work in conjunction with all the staff within the department – Clinical, nursing andother members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care:

• Ward Manager
• Ward Sisters
• Consultants & junior medical staff
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses
• Paediatric Diabetic Team
• Paediatric Outpatients
• Childrens’ Community Nursing Team
• Social Care and Prevention Team

NB: This list is not exhaustive as the Post Holder is required to communicate with a range of external/internal departments and agencies at different levels.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Nina Kapur on [e-mail]

Person specification

• Registered NMC qualification for Child Nursing
• Educated to post graduate level/ diploma in nursing or related field or equivalent experience.
• To be a registered practice assessor (SLIPS/ENB998)
• To provide knowledge and / or evidence of preceptorship experience
• Senior staff nurse –considerable post registration experience in Paediatrics
• EPALS Qualification
• Evidence of post registration education
• Previous Band 6 experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.