Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic and committed Band 6 Junior sister to join our elective and
emergency Vascular Surgery ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital. You will be
working in a busy adult vascular ward, which provides both elective and
non-elective care to our patients. The vascular service at STSFT is currently
based on C36 and supports patient from across the region from South Tyneside to
Durham. The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse with a background
specialised in vascular or another surgical speciality. The successful
candidate will support the Department Manager and Multidisciplinary team to
provide patient centred evidence-based care; maintain high care delivery
standards and efficient, safe management of patients within our busy Vascular
ward. Educational support for the role exists both in house and externally. We
are a progressive Directorate with strong links to the community and by joining
us you will have the opportunity to help us achieve our goals and in return we
will commit to your ongoing development to support your ongoing career
progression. This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career. You will be
a dedicated and compassionate Nurse proactive in ensuring high quality,
evidence-based care. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication,
organisational and interpersonal skills
Main duties of the job
The role includes working closely with the ward manager, nursing team and Vascular Consultants, as well as, colleagues in our other wards and departments.
To support the Ward Manager, and a full complement of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and ward administration support, will provide strong leadership and foster excellent communication, teamwork and collaboration with all colleagues, to consistently deliver excellent patient care to all service users. The duties of the Junior sister include:
- Providing high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision
- Continuous monitoring of patient experience and safety.
- Being a primary point of contact for service users, responding to patients, relatives and carers concerns and complaints as they arise, and taking remedial action as required
- To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.
- Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are
met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the
ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care
and resources.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are
met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the
ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care
and resources.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currentlyworking towards this(UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality
- Experience of line management of staff
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- 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 IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currentlyworking towards this(UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality
- Experience of line management of staff
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- 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 IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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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