Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Day Surgery
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Paediatric Day Surgery (PDSU) is a 6‑bedded unit situated on Kingfisher ward, caring for children, young people and their families requiring pre‑ and post‑operative care. The post holder will be one of two senior Band 6 nurses responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist, evidence‑based care to children and their families.
The post holder will be a key member in the development of practice in the Paediatric Day Surgery Unit. They will work independently and autonomously without direct supervision, being accountable for their own professional actions.
Applicants must have an interest in day surgery, strong communication and leadership skills, and experience in managing small teams. Flexibility and the ability to contribute to the delivery of high‑standard, family‑centred care are essential. Support and encouragement will be provided to enable you to develop and achieve your full potential.
The post holder will be one of two Sisters ensuring a high standard of care in PDSU, demonstrated through infection control compliance, audit, service‑user feedback, risk management, complaints handling, staff satisfaction and development.
Support the operational and clinical running of PDSU to ensure the service runs effectively and efficiently, including patient flow, environment and equipment.
Strong communication skills are essential to ensure safe, quality, and effective care throughout the CYP surgical pathway, including liaising with specialty leads/anaesthetists to manage CYP with complex behavioural, medical comorbidities or complex procedures.
The post holder must have strong knowledge and skills within PDSU, be competent in pre‑operative assessment and individualised care planning, and ensure adequate support and information is given to prepare CYP and their carers for the peri‑operative journey.
Role model positive leadership, ensuring staff are supported, team work is promoted, and staff development through appraisals, competency and training with clear records and workforce planning.
Experience with team leadership and strong team‑working values extending to the senior nursing team across family services is required. Be proactive in establishing positive links, networking, and collaboration across the Trust along the paediatric elective surgery journey, paediatric ward and support services.
The Family Services Division works as a team with an expectation of professional and leadership support across the division at all times. This includes providing support and cover during periods of leave, and operating a visible leadership approach with senior staff being accessible and available to clinical teams.
Family Services has a management team including a Divisional Director and Divisional Manager. Senior posts include Senior Sister, Paediatric Matron, Head of Children’s Therapy and Head of Midwifery. Clinical leads exist in all departments, including SCBU, Community, Day Surgery and Child Protection.
Contact for further details or informal visits: Name: Emma Collins | Job title: Paediatric Acute Matron | Email: emma.collins@dchft.nhs.uk | Telephone: 01305 255834
Location: Weymouth, England, United Kingdom
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