Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 230-41001147-UPCD-A
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.
Job overview
Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse
30 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026
Interview Date: Friday 7th August 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more
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We cannot accept applications from those who do not have a current NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Senior Sister to manage a team of nurses ensuring the delivery development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care.
- To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
- To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Senior Sister
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
- Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below Band 6.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of babies and their families in their care.
- Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.
- Promote good working relationships within the nursing teams providing appropriate advice and support.
- Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
- Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
Managerial
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below Band 6..
- Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
- Deputise for the Senior Nurse in his/her absence.
- As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trust’s Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
- Assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
- Participate in the out of hours operational cover and bleep roster for the Trust as appropriate.
- Support the Senior Sister in the investigation of complaints within the ward area.
- Ensure information on the Ward/Department Information System is correct and updated regularly when relevant.
Education and Training
- In collaboration with the Senior Sister, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
- Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
- Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
- Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.
- Undertake training sessions in ward environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tools
Professional
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing.
- Ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy.
- Ensures current registration with NMC
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Three years at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience within the specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to manage a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Research Management
- Experience of audit and resource
Qualification and Professional
Essential criteria
- RSCN/ RN Child Branch
- Teaching qualification
- Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
Desirable criteria
- Managerial qualification
- Diploma
- Leadership Development
- Post Grad qualification in specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to have positive working relationships.
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Evidence based practice
- Computer literate
- Experience of using evidence based practice
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout A normal shift and will require moderate effort.
- Enthusiastic
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
- Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively
- Deal with the emotional stress arising.
Other
Essential criteria
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
- To deal with competing demands for attention
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Expect Respect and Dignity
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah-Jayne Wetton
- Job title
- Paediatric Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 078236213678
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