Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse Children's Assessment Unit
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Nottingham, NG7 2UHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Children's Assessment Unit and Ward E37 within Nottingham Children's Hospital. The Children's Assessment Unit is a dynamic ward area. You will have th...
Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the Ward Managers, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings. In collaboration with the Ward Managers, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient process and the pathway of care. Support the Ward Managers in ensuring clinical audits takes place in line with the Trust's requirements to improve practice. Being a point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives and staff acting as a resource for problems, needs and able to clearly present the patient's view to others. Support the Ward Managers in ensuring the development and on-going management of work rosters that provide appropriate safe staff cover.
This post is essential to safe and effective running of the ward area as the role entails delivery of direct patient care as well as ensuring that consistently safe and effective care is delivered to patients and their families; this incorporates the provision of emotional support. In addition, this role provides leadership and management support to the Ward Managers and team to ensure safe, effective running of the ward on a daily basis.
The appropriate candidate would need experience of managing the ward on a daily basis (in charge of shifts regularly).
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Desirable: - Negotiation and influencing skills; - Advanced Communication Skills Training
Training and Qualification
Essential: - Current level one NMC registration RN (Child) or RSCN; - Degree or working towards a degree; - Mentorship Course
Desirable: - Formal Leadership/Management / Training; - A Degree in Children's Nursing; - APLS/EPALS Provider; - Completion of all local competency packages
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Experience
Essential: - Experience of coordinating shifts or acting as nurse in charge.; - Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students
Desirable: - Involvement in link nurse role/project work; - Experience of investigating incidents, complaints, or supporting learning from events
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing demands within a busy clinical environment.
- Ability to manage and respond appropriately to changing clinical priorities and service pressures.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and make decisions within own sphere of responsibility
Desirable
- Experience of managing patient flow, admissions, discharges, and bed capacity
- Demonstrable ability to work proactively and anticipate operational pressures within an acute healthcare setting
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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