Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse
with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our team as a Junior
Sister/Charge Nurse on one of the Care of the Elderly wards, E52.
The
ward is a busy 27 bedded ward, within the Directorate of Rehabilitation and
Elderly Medicine based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse should be
someone who is excited by the prospect of supporting the Ward Manager and ward team
in the delivery of high-quality care and continuing improvement of the service.
This
is an exciting and rewarding role, which would be suitable for a candidate with
Older Persons experience and a strong track record of working collaboratively
to maintain and develop safe, effective and compassionate services.The post holder must be able to demonstrate
proactive multidisciplinary working, possess communication and organisational skills with evidence of a degree
qualification or currently be on
the degree pathway in nursing.
The post
holder will be supported in their professional development and will have the
opportunity to develop skills in leadership and management and if you feel you have the required skills to
undertake this post please do not hesitate to apply.
If you would like to know more or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Sr Michelle
Davison, Ward E52 on 01915656256 ext 49752/41652 or email marguerite.davison@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
You will be
responsible for supporting the Band 7, to provide management support for the COTE
team, which entails managing the Nursing team. This includes, but not limited
to:
- Allocation of
staff to teams, and ensuring they are working within their level of
competence/skill mix.
- Working alongside
the MDT, to ensure patients receive appropriate care.
- Liaising with the
operational teams, to ensure timely admission, transfer and discharge of
patients.
- Taking charge in
challenging circumstances within the ward, and ensuring that support is given
to junior colleagues at all times.
- Assisting the
Band 7 to ensure appraisals, mandatory training and competency assessments for
all nursing staff are kept up to date.
- Leading the
nursing team in the absence of the ward manager and being a role model,
ensuring the environment is maintained to a high standard.
- Expected to
deliver, hands on clinical care to patients, and to assist the ward manager in
the implementation, and delivery of the clinical and non-clinical governance
agenda within the care environment.
- Ensure that safe,
effective and holistic patient care is delivered, and coordinate patients
overall plan of care throughout the patient journey.
- Agree own
personal development plan with line manager to ensure active revalidation with
the NMC.
- Promote
excellence in nursing care, and demonstrate evidence based best practice.
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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- 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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
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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