Band 7 Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatric Short Stay Surgery

At present, the Short Stay Surgical unit is based on the 3rd floor of Evelina as part of the Beach floor footprint, with the advent of cancer services coming to Evelina in 2026, there are plans for the short stay surgery to be relocated and aligned with inpatient surgical services. the successful candidate will be integral to the success of this project
The successful candidate will have an integral role in coordinating and delivering excellent care to children and supporting their families and carers. Experience of managing a team would be preferable and excellent organisational and leadership skills are essential.
Closing date: 22/09/2024
Interview date: 03/10/2024, This post is for a band 7 ward sister / charge nurse in the paediatric surgical directorate for short stay surgery. The post holder will be expected to lead the nursing team both clinically and managerially., + Lead the ward/Department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
+ Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
+ Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
+ Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.
+ Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply
clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
+ Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
+ Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
+ Comply with the Trust's standing financial instructions.
+ Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to
provide an effective service.
+ Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
+ To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice
+ Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
+ Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe
environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
+ Lead and support the ward team through the process of change,
demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and
perspective.
+ Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
+ Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
including transfusion of blood
+ Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the
speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
+ Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
+ Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
+ Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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The successful individual will have substantial post registration experience as a senior staff nurse and above. As a band 7 you would bring excellent clinical skills and knowledge, and a desire to maintain and role model a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You should have evidence of prior leadership and management and should illustrate a commitment to continuously developing your professional skills. The successful applicant will be integral to the ongoing recruitment and training of the nursing team, supported by the Nursing leadership team of Matron and Head of Nursing.
We will offer you a comprehensive range of experience and development opportunities. If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to lead this fantastic team please take this opportunity and contact us.

NHS AfC: Band 7
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS., Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.