Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Sister, Paediatrics (Fixed Term - 12 months)

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Deputy Sister – Band 6 (Fixed Term, 12 Months)
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Paediatric team on Ash Ward as a Band 6 Deputy Sister on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
About Ash Ward
Ash Ward is a busy general paediatric ward providing care to children and young people aged 0–18 years with a wide range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions. The ward also includes a High Dependency Unit (HDU) delivering both Level 1 and Level 2 care, offering a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. We work closely with our Paediatric Specialist Nurses, covering specialties such as Oncology, Diabetes, Respiratory and Epilepsy, who support both patients and staff and contribute to ongoing education.
Role Overview
As Deputy Sister, you will be a positive role model, leading by example in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care. You will support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting the development and wellbeing of the ward team. You will provide visible clinical leadership on a shift-by-shift basis and actively encourage professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment in collaboration with our Paediatric Education Team.
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Main Duties
- Responsible for managing the care provided to our patients on a shift by shift basis, supporting junior members of the team in providing high quality, evidence based care.
- To support the ward manager in providing clinical and managerial responsibility for Ash Ward.
- To oversee the development of junior colleagues, completing their appraisals with support from the Ward manager, working closely with the Education Team to ensure that each individual has the opportunity to develop their practice in areas specific to them.
- Act as a role model to other members of the multi-professional team, supporting and promoting an environment of learning and development.
- To oversee and actively participate in the development of the ward within teams focusing on areas each team are responsible for.
About Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.


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Our Vision
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
Our Values
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward-thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
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Contact Information
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Catherine Medlycott
Job Title: Ash Ward Manager
Email Address: catherine.medlycott@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 01932 722714
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