Deputy Sister
7 days ago
Job Title: Band 6 Deputy Sisters at St Peter's Pediatric Emergency Department
If you're a passionate and dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, look no further We are in search of experienced children trained nurses to join our amazing team at St Peter's.
About the Company: Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides top-notch healthcare services to over 410,000 individuals in North-West Surrey and beyond.
Join us in our mission to become one of the leading healthcare Trusts in the country with a strong commitment to staff well-being and continuous professional development.
Main Duties of the Job:
- Provide visible and professional leadership in the Pediatric Emergency department
- Ensure high-quality, research-based nursing care
- Support and mentor junior team members
- Facilitate efficient use of allocated resources
- Ensure smooth patient flow from ED to the ward
Job Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Undertake high-quality clinical nursing care
- Develop and maintain clinical skills
- Demonstrate expertise in clinical specialty
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team
- Manage challenging clinical situations
- Ensure effective patient flow and documentation
- Model nursing knowledge and skills
- Support professional development of colleagues
- Collaborate with infection control and medical teams
Managerial
- Manage patient pathway within Pediatric ED
- Ensure appropriate patient allocation
- Promote staff well-being and provide effective leadership
- Delegate tasks and empower staff
- Participate in nursing research and clinical audit
- Ensure effective communication and address patient concerns
- Participate in clinical and managerial meetings
Professional
- Maintain professional knowledge and contribute to the Trust
- Delegate responsibilities to enhance professional development
- Reflect on practice and promote reflective practices
- Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Contribute to the profession within the Trust
Educational
- Act as a role model and provide support to learners
- Undertake assessor training and participate in assessment
- Foster learning and research environment
Health, Safety & Security:
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Ensure competence in practice
- Promote evidence-based care delivery
- Identify and address risks
- Administer drugs safely
General Responsibilities
- Ensure health and safety for all
- Support personal development
- Adhere to Trust standards and obligations
- Carry out duties within the scope of the job
For further information about this post, please contact: Rebecca Sedgwick, Unit Manager PED
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child/ RSCN
- Mentorship preparation or teaching qualification
- Evidence of professional development
- APLS/EPLS
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric clinical skills
- Emergency department experience
- Band 5 experience in pediatric ED
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional code of conduct
- Trust vision and values
- Clinical governance and safeguarding knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of diversity and human rights
- Effective communication skills
- Team player
- Information technology proficiency
Desirable
- Customer service focus
Attitude, Behaviour, and Values
Essential
- Take personal responsibility
- Support team working
- Promote learning and development
- Promote equality and diversity
Other
Essential
- Honest and trustworthy
- Respectful
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
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