Paediatric Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Overview

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 06 March 2026

Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only.

We are delighted that the opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a part-time, self-motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Sister to join our team.

Ward F64 is a 17 bedded general paediatric ward which cares for children aged 1-16 years (or older if certain conditions).

We are seeking a confident, competent, enthusiastic and motivated applicant who will provide the highest standard of holistic care to children, young people and their families. You must have excellent communication skills, and be innovative in your approach. You should have a wide range of expertise in paediatric nursing as well as experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have evidence of appropriate clinical skills and post-registration learning and development. You will be an experienced Children's Nurse with the relevant qualifications for this role. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the ward, supporting the Ward Manager.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

Ward F64 deals with a wide range of health problems and works with the support of a dedicated Paediatric Medical team, child and family therapists and specialist community nurses.

You will be required to be highly visible, accessible and approachable to all staff, patients, families and carers to ensure that all nursing care on the ward is delivered effectively and efficiently to the highest standard in a safe and clean environment. You will provide leadership and management to the ward nursing team, supporting the Ward Manager.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

There are many reasons to work at our Trust, including our commitment to putting people first, accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits including a Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, be directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.

To ensure effective…