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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
252- 6737634
Employer
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Darent Valley Hospital
Town
Dartford
Salary
£39,205 - £47,084 incl Fringe HCAS pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse - Willow Ward

Band 6

Job overview

Willow ward is a 26 bedded general paediatric ward caring for children aged 0-16 years with a variety of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions. 

We are seeking experienced Registered Children’s Nurses to compliment the team on our general paediatric ward Willow,  A vacancy has arisen for Band 6 Registered Children’s Nurses to join our current team of Band 6 nurses in order to provide senior nursing leadership to Willow . 

If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse  and are interested in applying for this role, you will need to have submitted your registration for your Paediatric NMC pin. If you have applied for an Adult NMC pin, unfortunately we cannot consider you for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking experienced Paediatric nurses to work in this area and aid us in the development and care of children and young people who require enhanced nursing care. 

 The successful applicant will need to have:

A commitment to caring for sick children and leading the nursing team in advancing paediatric practice

First level registration with the NMC as a Children’s Nurse

Experience in an acute paediatric clinical setting

A specific area of interest in an acute paediatric nursing setting.

A commitment to continuing to develop your own professional development

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a member of the Band 6 Nurse Co-ordinator team, you will be in charge of Willow on a shift by shift basis throughout the 24 hr period, working closely with and supporting the Band 6 and Band 5 nurses. You will be supported in this role by a Senior Sister, Matron and Practice Development Nurses, and work closely with the Consultant of the week, to ensure your nursing leadership provides a high standard of nursing care, patient safety and experience throughout the 24 hr period.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registration as a children’s nurse on the NMC register
  • Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor
  • Committed to personal professional development and evidence of further study
  • Diploma or degree
  • PALS/EPLS
Desirable criteria
  • • Cannulation /phlebotomy skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • At least five years experience working in an acute paediatric care environment
  • • Previous management experience
  • • Committed to developing role as Sister/Charge Nurse
  • • Willing to take charge of the ward/PAU and deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
  • • In depth knowledge of child protection
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of other care settings

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Teaching skills
  • • Good communicator both written and verbally
  • • Ability to work as part of a team and on own
Desirable criteria
  • • Able to see a clear career plan for self

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicole Cullis Lynch
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01322 428699