Children's Emergency Department Deputy Sister / Deputy Charge Nurse

Are you an experienced Children's Emergency Nurse looking for a new challenge?, This is a rewarding but demanding post that requires committment & dedication to provide quality care to infants, children, young people and their families/carers from a diverse population. You will also be;

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
• Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
• Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing andsupporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
  
  Do you want to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary teamwho strive to deliver high quality emergency care to patients presenting with a broad spectrum of conditions?
We are looking for experienced nurses with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a passion for emergency care. Due to our links with the local Universities and our dedicated multi-disciplinary education team we are able to offer tailor made education and development packages. We have a dedicated Children's Emergency Department Educator who will work alongside you in the department and support you in your development. We offer training opportunities delivered in house, university and national accredited courses with access to the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) and Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) programmes. The educational team also deliver weekly MDT simulations within the department and our training pod. You will require relevant year's experience and the clinical skills to work at a senior level within the Children's Emergency Department and Children's Short Stay Unit. You will be expected to work in all areas of the department to maintain your clinical skills. You will be supported by the sisters/charge nurses and the senior nursing team in the development of your management and leadership skills.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.