Children's ED - Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Children's ED - Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Band 6

Main area Nursing & Midwifery Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 per week per annum) Job ref 321-MRC B6-A

Site Horton General Hospital Town Banbury Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum / Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and forming the base for medical education, training and research.

Job overview

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's Emergency Department
We are a friendly team of skilled practitioners who take pride in the quality of care we provide in a fast paced and demanding environment. We are looking to recruit nurses who are highly skilled and motivated, proactive and keen to develop their career in Emergency Medicine. Enthusiastic individuals with good communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering compassionate high quality care in a multidisciplinary team, are encouraged to apply. Previous experience working in an Emergency Department is essential. We can offer a supportive environment with strong commitment to professional development and career progression.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the shift co coordinator, providing supervision and support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop, manage and monitor the performance of a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety are achieved.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and specialist knowledge.
• Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff management, including human resources, clinical governance and risk management.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational development of the department.

Person specification Education / training / experience

• Registered paediatric nurse.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through NMC revalidation.
• Evidence of achievement of an NMC approved mentorship qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care registered nurse experience.
• UK recognised degree in nursing relevant to the post.
• Post graduate qualification related to an area of practice.

Leadership and management

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice and decision making in conjunction with team leaders.
• Acts as a role model and leads by example to reinforce the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Supervises non registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery.
• Escalates concerns appropriately to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
• Experience managing clinical incidents and complaints.
• Experience in the relevant specialty and substantive management of that clinical area.

Clinical practice

• Knowledgeable of the skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in paediatric emergency practice.
• Works under own initiative within the boundaries of the role.
• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of teamwork.
• Documents observations, results, decisions and actions effectively in patient notes and communicates to the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Supports education of learners and less experienced staff.
• Manages, directs and evaluates nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Competent to administer intravenous medicines.
• Competent in central venous access management.

Values and behaviours

• Patient centred care, recognising different needs by encouraging support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Pride in the quality of care and learning from successes and setbacks.
• High standard of care, continuously improving through change and innovation.
• Supports colleagues in delivering care in line with Trust values and behaviours.

Improving quality and practice

• Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.
• Keeps up to date with professional developments in nursing practice, management, education and research.
• Identifies learning needs and maintains professional development.
• Leads the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to area of practice.
• Questions and challenges nursing practice constructively to improve standards of patient care.
• Provides evidence of leadership within practice and the multidisciplinary team.
• Innovates within their sphere of practice.

COVID 19: The COVID 19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. Unvaccinated staff can find information and vaccination access at the Oxfordshire County Council website.

Vacancy closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply.

Referencing: Provide correct work related email addresses for references. Your first referee should be your current or most recent line manager, supervisor or clinical lead.

Next steps: Read the job description and person specification and tailor your supporting statement to these criteria. Selected candidates will be contacted after short listing, usually within 2 weeks. Check your e recruitment emails regularly.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Order 2020. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.