Sister/Charge Nurse Rainbow Ward in Wigan

Rainbow ward are seeking an enthusiastic Paediatric nurse to join their busy acute Paediatric ward working within Wrightington Wigan and Leigh. We are keen to recruit an experienced nurse who is looking to develop their professional leadership and clinical skills within acute paediatrics. Rainbow ward is a paediatric service ran by a friendly, dynamic, talented team of professionals; we deliver high quality, compassionate care to the local community and beyond. We strive to provide a positive patient experience in a safe environment, and we actively promote a family centred approach in the delivery of care. We operate a 24-hour, 7 day a week shift pattern this will include weekends and nights on a rotational basis. We value our workforce and invest time and energy into providing development opportunities that will enable you to achieve your potential.

Main duties of the job

• As a band 6 Paediatric nurse on Rainbow ward you will form part of an established nursing team, act as a senior, positive role model for your colleagues, demonstrate clinical competence and effective leadership skills.
• You will be responsible for coordinating shifts, allocating duties to junior staff members and ensuring patient safety is prioritised by communicating effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• The nurse is required to deputise for the senior sister, ensuring that clinical standards are maintained and that trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
• You will need to be confident or willing to learn how to solve problems, make decisions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• You will deliver individualised, holistic care to a diverse population, acknowledging the needs of the patient and family.
• You must be skilled in communication so that you are able to fulfil this requirement effectively.
• As a band 6 you will be required to utilise your assessment skills to assess, monitor and prioritise patient care.
• Working with the medical team you will ensure patients receive the care they need in an appropriate time scale.
• Children may have urgent critical care needs that require prompt action, you should be confident to respond to these situations and support the team.
• We expect all of our nurses to promote a positive attitude and motivate staff members to deliver compassionate care whilst developing themselves professionally.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for identifying what is required of self and others in delivering individualised patient care.
• This includes assisting with the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of these programmes of care within the agreed standards of care.
• Developing competencies in self which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
• Ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
• The effective use of allocated resources within the ward/department to ensure effective clinical management of patients is achieved.
• Demonstrating awareness of and participation in development to meet demands and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
• Develop management and leadership skills and principles to develop outpatient care.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by acting as a catalyst in questioning expert professional knowledge within the team influencing application of theory in practice.
• Identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through evidence-based practice.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Use the spoken and written word to influence outcomes.
• Assist in the establishment of communications systems with all the stakeholders to promote understanding and goodwill.
• Maintain compliance with the data protection act 1988 and information governance ensuring confidentiality is adhered to.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.

Person specification

• Qualifications: RSCN / RN child branch, ENB 998 or equivalent, Degree in child health or working towards.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience as a band 5 staff nurse within a child health setting, Ability to work as a member of a team or independently, Demonstrate ability as expert role model, Experience of working within an integrated paediatric unit.
• Skills: Demonstrate good communication, team and interpersonal skills, Demonstrate self-motivational skills, Proven record of change management, Evidence of undertaken/involvement in research/audit.
• Knowledge: Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge, Demonstrate specialist knowledge of current political & ethical issues, Demonstrate knowledge of wider organisational issues.
• Additional: Flexibility and adaptability, Smart appearance/Cheerful, friendly manner.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Please note that some roles may require participation in an on-call rota, particularly those that are operational in nature.

WWL is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. We recognise continuous or ‘unbroken’ service from any Greater Manchester Local Authority, NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This ensures access to our service-related benefits.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.