Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role and the key responsibilities.

Person specification

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria

• RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration
• Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality / acute care area
• Post registration qualification or course evidence in High Dependency Care level 1 and or 2 relevant to clinical speciality
• Mentorship module or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Leadership Course
• PILS/ALS trained
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Management qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
• Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies

Experience

Essential criteria

• Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care
• Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
• Experience of managing teams
• Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
• Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
• Demonstration of autonomous practice
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency or PICU environment
• Previous management experience

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: