About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for the right person. We are looking for an experienced paediatric nurse ready to step into the Band 7 role as Ward Sister/Charge Nurse of T11 South general paediatric ward.
Your clinical expertise, managerial insight, and passion for paediatrics will shape the future of care for children and young people.This is an excellent opportunity to drive service delivery, inspire a high-performing team, and collaborate with paediatric specialists across the trust.
Based on our 14 bedded general paediatric inpatient unit, you'll oversee care for patients ranging from birth to 12yrs including admissions from emergency services, paediatric intensive care units, and specialist services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership at ward level, setting and delivering high standards of clinical care providing 24 hour accountability for the overall management of the ward and the delivery of nursing care. Responsible for the management, deployment and supervision of nursing and associated staff and the management of the budget. To lead the development of ward nursing practice and standards of care. Responsible for the education of patients and staff.
We're looking for someone who brings:
o Significant experience in paediatric nursing, ideally with leadership exposure.o A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a dedication to patient outcomes.o Strong communication and organisational skills with confidence in decision-making.o A commitment to innovation, transformation, and creating a culture of excellence
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register ( Paediatric) Relevant teaching course
Desirable
Completed or working towards MSc or equivalent Leadership / management development programme APLS/EPALS or working towards
Experience Essential
. Clinical and Managerial experience . Relevant leadership experience . Experience and Knowledge of research, audit, Exemplar Ward'activity . Experience and knowledge of CYP safeguarding and mental health provision
Communication Essential
. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats . Demonstrates understanding of good practice and importance of good patient and staff experience . Demonstrates understanding and importance of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)
Personal And People Development Essential
. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio . Evidence of working working as preceptor / facilitator . Can act as a specialist nursing resource / practice educator or supervisor in line with local needs
Service Improvement Essential
. Able to deliver evidence-based practice
Quality Essential
Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Equality and Diversity Essential
Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Assessment and Care Planning to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs Essential
Prioritises workload of others
Information Processing Essential
Able to support staff to achieve computer Literacy.
Learning and Development/Financial Managementment/People Management Essential
Learning and Development: Able to work on/under own initiative Learning and Development: Demonstrates experience of supporting staff and students in practice Financial Management: Demonstrates awareness of resource management issues within boundaries People Management: Able to support staff professional development People Management: Demonstrates awareness of quality and safety
Desirable
Learning and Development: . Demonstrates understanding of research-based practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)