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Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

Join Our Team on Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering Families Are you passionate about providing...

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

If you're ready to take the next step in your paediatric nursing career, apply now to join our committed team at Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit. Together, let's provide the care, compassion, and expertise that children and their families deserve.

What We're Looking For We're seeking enthusiastic and compassionate nurses who:

  • Have a live NMC registration or are UK nursing students awaiting their PIN (unfortunately, we cannot support OSCE at this time).
  • Are dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced, paediatric environment.
  • Thrive in a multidisciplinary setting and enjoy supporting families during challenging times.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Deliver and evaluate comprehensive physical, social, and emotional care for children and adolescents in alignment with evidence-based practice, policies, and the NMC Code of Practice.
  • Foster a supportive environment that values high-quality nursing care.
  • Act as an advocate for children receiving care, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritized.
  • Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver effective care.

This vacancy has 1 x 28.85 hours per a week and 1 x 22.5 hours per a week

  • Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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