Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
PCCU Senior Sister
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Exciting Opportunity for a Dynamic and Motivated Nurse
There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care senior leadership team for a permanent position.
About the Unit
We are a 14 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Unit comprising of 8 Level 3 beds and 6 Level 2 beds. We care for children under a wide range of specialities and work closely alongside the Children’s Medical Emergency Transport (CoMET) service for the East Midlands region. We are supported by the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team and working alongside Nottingham University, providing learning opportunities for postgraduate nurses.
Key Requirements
- Must be an RSCN or RN Child qualified nurse with substantial experience of working in a Paediatric Critical Care environment as a Band 6 nurse.
- Must hold a recognised Critical Care qualification and Mentors and Assessors qualification.
- Must demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
- Will be expected to lead a team, deputise and co-ordinate care on the Unit and support the PCCU Matron.
- You will be expected to support a cohort of Band 5 and 6 nurses and the wider admin team that support the PCCU.
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Professional Development
We are committed to supporting you and offer various professional development opportunities to enhance your critical care nursing skills and knowledge. We offer an induction programme which is supported by the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team.
Job Role
The post holder is required to work as a member of Paediatric Critical Care nursing team, they will be a member of a team of Band 7 nurses who take managerial, professional and clinical responsibility for the paediatric critical care nursing team. They will have 24 hours responsibility for the management and delivery of care within PCCU. They will deputise when requested for the PCCU Matron including undertaking responsibility for the management of Children’s Services when delegated by the Senior Nurse/Head Nurse.
- Job role is 37.5 hours per week. Part time hours considered with a minimum of 28.45 hours which equates to 10 shifts per month.
- The clinical band 7 role is a clinical and operational role.
- The clinical role includes working clinically covering the full range of shifts, leading the clinical team and working with the wider PCCU MDT.
- The operational role is rotated between the band 7 team and involves working a 4-8 week rota covering core hours. This role involves operational and managerial responsibilities and supporting the PCCU Matron.
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About Us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Liz Bailey
- Job title: PCCU Matron
- Email address: liz.bailey8@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07812 275669
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