Overview
The post holder will work a combination of clinical and non-clinical shifts, holding 24 hour responsibility for the daily operational management and service delivery processes in the department. This includes line management of staff, managing and monitoring resources within the defined budget and contributing to the corporate agenda. Lead and promote a quality service using research and evidence based practice including the setting and monitoring of clinical standards whilst achieving national standards including the 4 hour ED target.
* Act as the clinical lead within the Emergency Department and provide direct clinical leadership by working on rostered shifts.
* Work collaboratively with the ward manager for Ash Ward to facilitate the smooth patient flow from paediatric ED through to the ward
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter\'s, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Support in career development
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year pa inc HCAs (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 year
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 323-NM9309-MH
Job locations: St Peter\'s Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To be clinically able to undertake and direct high quality research based clinical nursing care, sharing expertise with the nursing team
* Develop and maintain own competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills
* Demonstrate clinical knowledge/expertise at the level of advance practice in field relevant to clinical speciality
* To have excellent verbal and written communication skills so that professional advice or care guidance and instructions are well understood by patients, their relatives and/or carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
* To manage clinical situations that may be challenging and distressing for junior staff, ensuring the needs of the child and family are paramount
* To ensure effective patient flow through the department ensuring pathways and processes in place for safe discharge, transfer or admission
* Regularly check patient care documentation to see that all aspects of care have been considered, individual patients needs identified and that an appropriate plan made in relation to meeting the identified needs
* Functions as an effective role model in the clinical setting in demonstrating the application of breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and skills, and in advising and supporting members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Facilitates the professional development of other nurses working closely with the Clinical Practice Educators. Supports and mentors junior colleagues
* To work collaboratively with infection control to monitor the ward environment in raising infection control and cleanliness standards
* To work collaboratively with the ED Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at department level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of care are met
Managerial
* To effectively support the patient pathway from Paediatric ED to discharge, admission or transfer
* To ensure appropriate patient and task allocation, taking into consideration skill mix and patient acuity
* To promote staff wellbeing by ensuring breaks are managed in a timely way that ensures the nursing service is clinically safe at all times
* Provide positive effective leadership and act as a role model. Delegates appropriately, and empowers staff to problem solve effectively with their daily clinical workloads
* Facilitates and supports nurses in working collaboratively with all other members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Adopts an appropriate management style in accordance with changing circumstances
* Contribute to the recruitment and selection process. Take a leading role in the retention of nursing staff in the department
* Deploys nursing staff and physical resources appropriately. Reviews the duty rota, and negotiates skill mix levels ensuring that they most appropriately meet service needs
* Works with the Paediatric ED Matron on the resolution of disciplinary or capability issues with staff
* Works collaboratively with the Paediatric ED Matron and Head of Nursing for paediatrics with plans in relation to service development, quality improvement, and the resolution of any on-going problems
* Undertakes annual appraisal for nursing staff. Ensuring that they have clear agreed objectives and development needs are identified and discussed
* Is pro-active in the management of change and can support staff through times of change
* To ensure the environment complies with Health and Safety, infection control and COSHH regulations and that Trust Policies and procedures are followed correctly
* Promote excellent communications within the department and multidisciplinary team and to be responsible for appropriate communication structures being in place
* To promote a culture that anticipates and addresses any patient concerns before they become a complaint
* To deputise for the Paediatric ED Matron in their absence
* To meet regularly with the Paediatric ED Matron to discuss issues and developments relating to the ward
* To participate in the Trust clinical, professional and managerial meetings and committees relevant to the service
Professional
* To maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise to meet Revalidation and job requirements
* To actively share knowledge and expertise and contribute to Trust as a clinical leader
* To delegate appropriate areas of responsibilities to enhance individuals level of practice and professional development
* To reflect as a practitioner, learning from experience and to promote reflective practices within the ward
* To participate within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
* To contribute of the profession within the Trust, participating in projects, committees and meetings as agreed
* Has an annual appraisal and produces agreed performance objectives and a Personal Development Plan
* Undertake in-house training as appropriate
Educational
* To foster an environment conducive to learning, enquiry, and research that is linked to the trusts research strategy
* Oversee the education of staff, promoting competency via work based education
* Working with the Clinical Practice Educator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of training and educational requirements
* To be a professional resource for all staff within the unit including nursing, medical, administrative, support and therapeutic staff
* To contribute to the production of clinical procedural guidelines and pathways of care
* Promote, initiate and participate in audit and research studies relating to nursing and multidisciplinary care, presenting findings through presentations
* Maintain and develop own professional and mandatory training
* In conjunction with the PED Matron/Head of Nursing, participate in agreed programmes of clinical benchmarking
* Ensure that all new staff undergo orientation and induction specific and relevant to the clinical area
* To support relevant Division and Trust wide projects and facilitate forums to ensure staff are actively engaged
* Ensure all staff are aware of when and how to report untoward incidents and how to deal effectively with patient and relative complaints
* Ensure that all staff are conversant with safeguarding policies and processes and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk
Health, Safety & Security:
* Work with team members to ensure maintenance of a clean and safe environment that is conducive to therapeutic and ethical practice
* Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice
* Promote nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base and with reference to trust policies and guidelines
* Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors, take action as required and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures
* Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and Trust policy and legal requirements
* Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions
Information Processing:
* Ensure E-rota and electronic patient records (EPR) are implemented and used to their full potential
* Collect/record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Core Standards
Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs:
* Supervise staff in the delivery of care
* Ensure that assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care incorporate the Named Nurse initiative
* Act as an advocate for the patient, providing them with information and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate
* Take the appropriate action to address any issues or risks
* Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures
* Promote and maintain a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
* Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition
* Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with ASPH policy
* Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with ASPH Discharge Policy
General responsibilities
* The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
* To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
* To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of ASPH Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
* To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications Essential
* RN Child/RSCN
* Mentorship qualification
* APLS/EPLS
* Post basic qualification in relevant area of practice
Desirable
* Leadership training
* Management training
* Degree in Nursing
Experience Essential
* Experience as a band 6 in an acute paediatric ED environment
* Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects
* Proven record of managing staff and resources
Desirable
* Evidence of changing practice and project management or willing to undertake training
Knowledge Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these
* Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues ie risk management, datix, complaints handling
* Safeguarding issues and procedures
Desirable
* Business planning
Skills Essential
* You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
* Teaching and mentoring skills
* Evidence of advanced nursing skills in the relevant speciality
* Ability to challenge status quo
Desirable
* Clinical skill at nurse practitioner level
Disclosures
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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