Band 6 Children''s Sister/Charge Nurse (Mat Leave Cover)

Overview

Senior Nursing role in the Children’s Department across two sites: Queen’s Hospital, Romford and King George’s Hospital, Ilford. The team provides general medical and surgical services, NICU care (32 cot level 2), community and outreach support, and a multidisciplinary approach led by the Director of Nursing for Child Health. The department includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Children’s Community Nursing team, and a day unit with a POSCU and haematology service.You will be supported by a Clinical Nurse Educator, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Quality managers, and a corporate training and development team. The Trust emphasises PRIDE values: Passion, Responsibility, Innovation, Drive and Empowerment. All new posts include a probationary period to help new staff settle into the Trust culture.Responsibilities

The post holder will act as a role model and provide leadership in the clinical area, overseeing assessment of care needs, planning programmes of care, and implementing and evaluating these programmes with minimal direct supervision. Responsibilities include education and supervision of staff in coordination with the Children’s PDN, demonstrating advanced clinical specialist skills to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care, and supervising others. The role includes taking charge on each shift and coordinating the work of other staff, with ongoing professional development for self and others.Requirements and Qualifications

Education / QualificationsEssential: RSCN, RN (Child Branch); Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor.Desirable: Leadership/Quality Improvement; Evidence of professional development (e.g., interest in allergy testing).Skills / AbilitiesDesirable: PILS/EPALS certified.Experience / KnowledgeEssential: Experience as Senior Band 5 Nurse with experience of taking charge on shift of the ward.Details

Date posted: 03 September 2025Pay: Agenda for Change, Band 6, Salary £44,485 to £52,521 per annum inclusiveContract: Fixed term, Duration: 12 months, Working pattern: Full-timeReference: 162-7163-KI-AJob locations: Queen’s Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AGApplication Process

Applications should be made online. For questions or adjustments for applicants with a disability, contact the Recruitment Advisor at 01708 435000 ext. 5938. Review the detailed Job Description and Person Specification in the attached documents and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff are subject to a probationary period.About the Organisation

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) operates from two main sites and provides services across seven hospitals in NE London. The Trust is improving performance and aims to deliver high-quality care. The organisation employs around 8,000 staff from diverse backgrounds and is a London Living Wage employer. The Trust plans to introduce an electronic patient record next year to improve access to patient records across sites.Employer details

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