Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our 16-bedded surgical paediatric ward. We manage elective surgical patients from a wide range of specialties including orthopaedics, ophthalmic, oncology, general surgery, cleft, and ENT. We are part of a surgical floor that works closely with Children's Surgical Day Case and D35 managing emergency surgery. We are committed to supporting you and offer various professional development opportunities to enhance your surgical nursing skills and knowledge. We as a children's hospital achieved ANCC Pathway To Excellence accreditation and are currently the only Children's Hospital in Europe to have achieved this. This has opened up new opportunities which we are currently building on in Nottingham Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job and further details are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Details
* Date posted: 11 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 164-7459662
* Job location: Queen\'s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG72UH
Job responsibilities
This role is to lead and manage the department to maintain the high standards and quality of care given to all children and young people. To ensure the unit is safe, effective, well-led, responsive and caring. You will have effective leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected at all times. The post holder will provide regular direct clinical care and support the implementation of clinical and nonclinical governance. Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and supporting the ward clinically is expected to ensure standards are maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. The post-holder will also participate in the overnight senior nursing on calls.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to be better represented.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Current level one NMC registration
* Degree in health / nursing related studies
* Mentorship Course
Desirable
* Formal Leadership and management training
* CPD Profile
* Completion of local competency packages
* APLS Provider
Skills / Experience
* Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, ideally at band 6 with management/leadership experience
* Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post-basic students
* Evidence of mentoring ability
* Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
* Ability to lead change and introduce new ways of working
Desirable skills
* Formal teaching of groups of staff
* Budget management
* Audit and research within the clinical area
Communication
* Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professional team
* Negotiation and influencing skills
* Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
* Self-awareness and personal accountability
* Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances
Desirable communication
* Evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
* Demonstrated team working and ability to work within a team
* Leadership for management of change
* Advanced communication skills training
Analytical and judgement skills
* Ability to prioritise and analyse complex problems or situations and implement effective interventions
* Ability to generate and present reports
* Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
Desirable analytical and judgement
* Appraisal, personal development review and training needs analysis knowledge
* Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy
Planning and organisation
* Can formulate short and long-term objectives
* Demonstrate personal development of team members
Desirable planning and organisation
* Effective time management
* Experience in strategic planning for a service
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure will be sought via the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sponsorship and Registration
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG72UH
Employer's website: nuh.nhs.uk
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