We have an exciting opportunity within our Paediatric Day Unit/Outpatient team for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. Oak Ward is a day unit caring for children and young people aged from birth to 18 years providing surgical care covering specialities like Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmology. We also do MRIs, specialist infusions and investigations like Endocrine. We work closely with our Paediatric specialists nurses which includes diabetic, epilepsy, safeguarding and allergy specialist.
In Outpatients we help facilitate outpatient appointments for Consultants from a range of specialities.
We recognise the importance of continued professional development and work closely with our Paediatric Education Team.
We are looking for nurses who are;
Passionate in providing high quality, evidence based and family focused care to our patients and their families/guardians
To be a role model for the junior team members supporting and promoting an environment of learning and development
To support and manage the team on a daily basis, working closely with management in providing exceptional care for all.
On a daily basis to lead, manage and facilitate the effective and efficient use of allocated resource.
Working effectively as a member of the multi-professional team
Both Units are primarily Monday to Friday with varying shifts times / patterns from including 0715-1945 hours, 0715-1515 hours and 0845-1715 depending on which unit are working in.

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 the Day Unit and Paediatric Outpatients.
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.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
On-site Nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Support in career development
Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.