Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Overview

7F specialise in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, providing a continuation of care service for children following surgery and long term chronic illness. Additionally, we are lucky enough to be one of a few centres offering spinal surgery to our patients, with our dedicated spinal team. We have an enhanced monitoring bay for our patients that require it. This area acts as an intermediary between the wards and the Paediatric Critical Care Unit.

Across 7F Emphasis is placed on multi-disciplinary working to ensure holistic care of the highest quality.

• Provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised family centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support the ward manager to develop services, manage the day‑to‑day running of the ward and be involved in the management of a team of staff.
• Develop managerial and leadership skills through a role in supporting the ward manager and taking part in high‑dependency, evidence based orthopaedic care modules, paediatric in‑house trauma study days and APLS.
• Participate in a team working environment and maintain excellent communication skills and adaptability.

Relevant experience in paediatric orthopaedics, surgery or related nursing roles, with a proven ability to work within multi‑disciplinary teams and to lead nursing staff.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage. Flexible working is supported and will vary to suit individual needs.