Paediatric Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse

Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough Band 6 Job overview Join Our Team on Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit
Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering Families

Are you passionate about providing high-quality healthcare to children and their families? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
, our Amazon Children’s Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit offer state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic, supportive environment for paediatric nurses to thrive and grow.

Located on the Peterborough City Hospital site, our units are dedicated to delivering the very highest standards of care to children aged 0–18 years. With 30 inpatient beds
, including 12 en-suite cubicles, a 2-bedded HDU area, and 4 four-bedded bays, we’re equipped to manage a wide range of general paediatric conditions. Additionally, our Day Surgery/Day Care Unit caters to up to 12 surgical patients daily.

Our Jungle Paediatric Assessment Unit supports up to 16
, providing a seamless journey for children referred by GPs, other health professionals, or from the Emergency Department.

• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in a modern environment equipped with the latest technology, ensuring optimal care delivery.
• Collaborative Team: Be part of a dynamic team passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
• Professional Development: We invest in our team, offering exceptional opportunities to enhance your skills, knowledge, and career progression

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.

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 28.45 hours per a week and 1 x 30 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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role and the key responsibilities.

• RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration
• Mentorship module or equivalent
• 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
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Leadership Course
• PILS/ALS trained
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
• Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies

• Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
• Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
• Experience of managing teams
• Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
• Demonstration of autonomous practice
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency or…