Job summary
This an exciting opportunity to
join and help lead our established Nurse Manager team within the adult
emergency department.
This is an excellent opportunity for
someone who is looking for a new career challenge currently working within the
emergency care setting. We require an enthusiastic, committed and motivated
person with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our team.
The successful candidate will
provide clinical leadership, maintain high standards of care and ensure
efficient and safe management of our busy emergency department.
This position is a band 7 based
in the Emergency Department within the Directorate of Emergency Care. You will be
required to work 37.5 hours per week over a 24 hour period over 7 days.
The successful candidate will be RGN with experience in working in
emergency care enthusiastic, flexible and willing to develop their professional
practise. The successful
applicant would work as coordinator and flow facilitator in the department and
would manage a small team of staff with appraisals and HR issues.
The post is subject to a
satisfactory C.R.B. disclosure at enhanced level.
Contact details for job related candidate queries:
Sue Beattie
susan.beattie@nhs.uk
Ex 47796
Main duties of the job
This post is subject to satisfactory CRB check at enhanced level
Essential Key requirements:
Experience of working in the emergency department
Able to communicate in English to level 2 standard
Basic Numeracy & Literacy skills to level 2 or equivalent
RN qualification adult Current NMC registration
Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practise
Evidence of continuing professional development
Teaching Qualification Current ILS certificate
Awareness of National Health and government targets in relation to
Emergency Care Diploma or degree in nursing
Evidence of post registration study in emergency care
Proven Interpersonal skills Mentoring skills
Competency in venepuncture and cannulation
Evidence of competency in
relation to nursing practises appropriate to the post
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Experience of working
in the emergency care setting, demonstrating leadership, commitment and
motivation.
To be responsible and
accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all
patients in ward/department area.
To exercise
accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support
and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model
Ensure organisational
goals/objectives are met within ward/department
Ensure that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire department
To ensure effective
communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
To comply with the
trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Experience of working
in the emergency care setting, demonstrating leadership, commitment and
motivation.
To be responsible and
accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all
patients in ward/department area.
To exercise
accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support
and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model
Ensure organisational
goals/objectives are met within ward/department
Ensure that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire department
To ensure effective
communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
To comply with the
trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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