Band 7 - Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, Children's Outpatient Department

As a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of the children's outpatient nursing team.

You will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient care and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the delivery of services. This role offers the perfect balance between leadership, clinical expertise, and hands-on nursing care.

Lead and manage a team of nurses within the Children's Outpatient Department.

Provide expert clinical care and guidance to the team, ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Coordinate the delivery of high-quality outpatient services for children and their families.

Work closely with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for all patients.

Promote evidence-based practice, ensuring continuous improvement in care delivery.

Support the development and mentorship of junior staff and nursing students.

Manage patient flow, appointment scheduling, and ensure smooth operational management of the department.

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, we are looking for a compassionate, driven and dedicated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team in the Children's cross site Outpatient Departments.

At West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we provide exceptional care and support to our patients and their families/carers., With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.