Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Kingfisher Ward
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Job Summary
Kingfisher ward is a general paediatric ward which takes babies, children and young people from 0 -17 years with a variety of medical, surgical and psychological problems. There is a Paediatric assessment area managing admissions and promoting early discharge. There are 3 higher observation beds to support children requiring higher level care within the main ward.General paediatrics provides 24 hour care to all patients.The ward team consists of various staffing levels according to dependency.
Job Summary
Kingfisher ward is a general paediatric ward which takes babies, children and young people from 0 -17 years with a variety of medical, surgical and psychological problems. There is a Paediatric assessment area managing admissions and promoting early discharge. There are 3 higher observation beds to support children requiring higher level care within the main ward.General paediatrics provides 24 hour care to all patients.The ward team consists of various staffing levels according to dependency.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Senior Sister to ensure the nursing care in the clinical environment is evidenced based and of a high standard and demonstrate this through clinical standards (including infection control), audit, service user feedback, risk management, complaints and staff development.
The post holder will manage the ward and be required to ensure the service is run effectively and efficiently. This includes patient flow, equipment and consumables use.
The post holder is responsible for positive leadership ensuring staff are supported, team work nurtured and staff developed including appraisals, competency and training with clear records and workforce planning. This includes being involved with the development of all staff, including performance management related issues.
The post holder should work alongside the Senior Sister and integrate themselves into the senior nursing team across family services making positive links and collaboration with other areas across the Trust including SCBU, Community, Emergency Department, Day Surgery and Support Services.
About Us
Family Services Division work as a team and there is an expectation of professional / leadership support across the division at all times. This includes providing support and cover during periods of leave. We operate a visible leadership approach with senior staff being accessible and available to the 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. There are clinical leads in every department including SCBU, Community, Day Surgery and Child Protection.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-25-NM342KING
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
William Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role and responsibilities.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Registered Childrens Nurse
* Evidence of teaching in the clinical environment
Essential
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of 2 years post registration experience
* Understanding of professional nursing issues
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
* Experience at a Band 6 level desirable
Essential
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
* Evidence of ability to develop and implement nursing protocols based of evidenced based practice
Desirable
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems and monitoring effectiveness of care
* Evidence of an area of special interest
* Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
* Knowledge of clinical audit / quality improvement
* Evidence of critical appraisal skills
* Demonstrates awareness and responsibilities with regard to child protection issues
Person Specification
Essential
* Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
* Evidence of ability to develop and implement nursing protocols based of evidenced based practice
Desirable
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems and monitoring effectiveness of care
* Evidence of an area of special interest
* Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
* Knowledge of clinical audit / quality improvement
* Evidence of critical appraisal skills
* Demonstrates awareness and responsibilities with regard to child protection issues
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).
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.
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
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
William Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
William Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals
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