Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
Join the Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust as a Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. You will deliver comprehensive physical, social, and emotional care for children and adolescents, advocating for their needs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves working in a modern environment with cutting-edge facilities, providing care for children aged 0-18 years in both inpatient and assessment settings. This is an opportunity for enthusiastic and compassionate nurses to enhance their skills and career in a dynamic paediatric environment.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver and evaluate comprehensive physical, social, and emotional care for children and adolescents in alignment with evidence-based practice, policies, and the NMC Code of Practice.
- Foster a supportive environment that values high-quality nursing care.
- Act as an advocate for children receiving care, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritized.
- Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver effective care.
Essential criteria
- RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration
- Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality / acute care area
- Post registration qualification or course evidence in High Dependency Care level 1 and or 2 relevant to clinical speciality
- Mentorship module or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care
- Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
- Experience of managing teams
- Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
- Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
- Demonstration of autonomous practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency or PICU environment
- Previous management experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Course
- PILS/ALS trained
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Management qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
- Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
Join Our Team on Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit Delivering Exceptional Care, Empowering Families Are you passionate about providing high-quality healthcare to children and their families? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust , our Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit offer state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic, supportive environment for paediatric nurses to thrive and grow.
About Us Located on the Peterborough City Hospital site, our units are dedicated to delivering the very highest standards of care to children aged 0-18 years. With 30 inpatient beds , including 12 en-suite cubicles, a 2-bedded HDU area, and 4 four-bedded bays, we're equipped to manage a wide range of general paediatric conditions. Additionally, our Day Surgery/Day Care Unit caters to up to 12 surgical patients daily.
Our Jungle Paediatric Assessment Unit supports up to 16 patients , providing a seamless journey for children referred by GPs, other health professionals, or from the Emergency Department.
Why Join Us?
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in a modern environment equipped with the latest technology, ensuring optimal care delivery.
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