NHS
Paediatric Senior Sister - Ward 24
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Job Description
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- Registered Children's nurse
- Leadership course
- Evidence of continuing Education
- Recent HDU experience
- Experience General Medical Ward
- Able to prioritise and Meet Deadlines
- Relevant Band 6 Level Experience
- Evidence of Strong Leadership skills
- APLS
- Registered Children's nurse
- Leadership course
- Evidence of continuing Education
- Recent HDU experience
- Experience General Medical Ward
- Able to prioritise and Meet Deadlines
- Relevant Band 6 Level Experience
- Evidence of Strong Leadership skills
- APLS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our team of Band 7 leaders with the development of a Level 2 High Dependency Unit (HDU). This role offers a chance to lead and shape the future of paediatric care within the Trust.
The post-holder will be responsible for the overall clinical and operational management of the Paediatric Inpatient Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit, ensuring seamless service delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes overseeing patient flow, staff allocation, and maintaining high standards of care.
Strong clinical leadership is essential in this role, as you will empower and support the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, family-centred care. You will ensure compliance with local and Trust-wide quality standards and promote continuous improvement in clinical practice.
The successful candidate will act as a role model, fostering a positive working environment that encourages professional development, innovation, and collaborative working to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our well-established nursing team, you will be expected to apply your expertise and skills to enhance patient care and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services. You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care that meets NHS standards and promotes positive outcomes for children in hospital.
Your role will involve overseeing and guiding nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment where all team members can develop their skills and work cohesively. You will use your broad knowledge of pediatric nursing to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care tailored to the unique needs of children and their families.
Effective communication is essential; you will liaise with colleagues across various disciplines and levels to coordinate care, share information, and resolve challenges promptly. You will also be responsible for promoting a culture of safety, adhering to clinical governance, safeguarding policies, and best practice guidelines.
By championing professional development and maintaining high standards, you will play a vital role in driving our service forward and ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
151-SF100
Job locations
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Specific Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Specific Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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