Paediatric Sister​/Charge Nurse

Location: Brierley Hill

Main area:
Paediatric Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent. The Dudley Group offers flexible working options from day one to support employees and the Trust.

Hours:

• Full time
• Flexible working

36 hours per week (12‑hour shifts). The Post will work a mix of shifts across the Children’s Ward, including the Paediatric Assessment Unit, High Dependency Area, Young Person’s Area, and a Dedicated Day Case area.

Employer:

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust – Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley. Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per year (pro‑rata). Closing date: 09/02/2026, 23:59. Job ‑0126‑7708842.

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 Job overview

Do you have a passion for working within a paediatric setting? Would you like to work in a challenging environment? We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be designated to take charge of the ward regularly, managing ward activities, staff, and resources. Direct involvement in delivering high‑standard patient care, leading and educating nursing students, and acting as a role model will also be part of the role.

Working for our organisation

The Dudley Group places patients and staff at the heart of everything we do, delivering world‑class care. We are devoted to the NHS People Promise, prioritising wellbeing and work‑life balance with flexible options and reasonable adjustments. We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, supports professional development, and encourages high‑quality service delivery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details of the main duties and responsibilities the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification Qualifications

• RSCN/RNC or an RN with recent paediatric experience
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course in teaching and assessing
• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate equivalent experience

Skills/Experience

• Recent paediatric experience at a Band 5 level
• Paediatric Life Support/Advanced Paediatric Life Support course
• Paediatric High Dependency module or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision‑making skills
• Knowledge of effective people‑management practices
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
• Current experience of working with safeguarding issues and able to identify and refer to appropriate agencies
• Recent experience of working within an acute setting
• Experience of taking charge of a shift within an acute setting
• Computer literate

Communication

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to communicate using different methods (e.g., email)

Using AI for job applications

While we encourage technology to support innovation, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and reflects your own skills and experiences. AI should only be a support tool, not the main content. Over‑reliance may result in rejection.

AI usage during assessments and interviews is not permitted unless pre‑approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. If suspected, the process may be paused for clarification.

Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your experiences and values.

Recruitment Equality Statement

We are committed to equal opportunities and wish our workforce to reflect the community served. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and diverse groups, and we do not allow any criterion in decision‐making that breaches equal opportunity principles.

The Trust is committed to supporting people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, and those with protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments, respect pronouns, and comply with public sector equality duties.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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 Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

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