Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit individuals to join our friendly, dynamic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse team on ward E39 in the Nottingham Children's Hospital. The post is a secondment to cover Maternity leave. The deputy sister role on E39 is a diverse and integral role within the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of the senior nursing team within the ward and will work with your colleagues, other professionals within the children's hospital and the wider MDT to provide safe, effective, and efficient family centred care. You will also support the ward manager providing leadership and assurance for the ward, ensuring quality standards are achieved and maintained.
Main duties of the job
Ward E39 is a15 bedded ward wherewe care for children and young people with oncological, haematological and rheumatological conditions. The Band 6 registered nurse role is essential to safe and effective running of the ward area as the role entails delivery of direct patient care as well asensuring that consistently safe and effective care is delivered to patients and their families this incorporates the provision of emotional support. In addition, the band 6 role provides leadership and management support to the Ward Sister and ward team to ensure safe and effective running of the ward on a daily basis. The band 6 nurse within paediatric oncology provides specialist and expert knowledge to ensure the safe delivery of complex patient care on a 24/7 basis.
The appropriate candidate would need to be chemotherapy trained and would need to have experience of managing the ward on a daily basis. An oncology course is essential and APLS/EPALS provider would be desirable for this post.
About us
We are extremely proud of what we do every day on E39! We work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families. The trust will support your own personal development and education. There are a wide variety of educational packages, modules, study days and conferences you can access whilst working at Nottingham Children's Hospital that can support your professional career development. You will receive an excellent supernumerary induction period and will have contact with NCH preceptorship team to provide general support. We hope to welcome you soon.
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
164-7223018
Job locations
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job description Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse He/she will be required to:
Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Job description Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse He/she will be required to:
Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential
* NMC Registration (Child Branch)
* Completed IV, CVL and chemotherapy competency packages
* Oncology Course
Desirable
* Degree level studies
* Leadership and Management training
Experience Essential
* Recent or current experience of working within specialty
* Evidence of manage the clinical area
Desirable
* Involvement in link nurse/project work
Communication/Relationship Essential
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
* Negotation and influencing skills
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical skills Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
* Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
* Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
Planning & Organisation Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
* Demonstrate leadership skills &
Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential
* NMC Registration (Child Branch)
* Completed IV, CVL and chemotherapy competency packages
* Oncology Course
Desirable
* Degree level studies
* Leadership and Management training
Experience Essential
* Recent or current experience of working within specialty
* Evidence of manage the clinical area
Desirable
* Involvement in link nurse/project work
Communication/Relationship Essential
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
* Negotation and influencing skills
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical skills Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
* Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
* Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
Planning & Organisation Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
* Demonstrate leadership skills &
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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