A Band 6 deputy sister or charge nurse post in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on clinical leadership for critically ill children and their families, and on running the unit day to day when the senior sister or charge nurse is absent. Post holders work at least 23 hours a week across days, nights and weekends, with outreach and retrieval shifts possible once competencies are signed off. Candidates need RSCN or adult RN registration and an accredited paediatric critical care course.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical leadership so that critically ill children receive individualised, family-centred nursing care
- Manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating with medical and nursing staff at all levels
- Uphold PCCU's Nursing Philosophy of Care
- Work rostered shifts across PCCU, outreach and retrieval once competencies are completed
- Teach and support junior staff and pre- and post-registration students
Qualifications
- Recognised UK paediatric critical care course, such as PCCS or HEI-accredited
- Degree-level study or working towards a degree
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as RSCN (Child) or RN (Adult)
Experience
- Relevant critical care nursing experience
- Demonstrable relevant post-registration experience
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical knowledge in area of speciality and excellence in practice
- Experience of leading and supporting a team in a clinical area
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Other
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Nice to have
- Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students
- Awareness of the qualities required of staff working in critical care
- Insight into managerial issues relating to people and resources
- Knowledge of the value and use of research findings
- Knowledge or experience of audit in practice
- Knowledge or experience of implementing quality improvement measures
- Knowledge or experience of risk management
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
