Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse with extensive experience in neurosciences, for an 11 month secondment Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse position on Sahara A ward. Based at Queen's Hospital in Romford, Sahara A Ward delivers specialist care for patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions. The neurosurgical department at BHRUT is a tertiary centre for the county of Essex.
The secondment will provide you with an opportunity to gain insight and development of leadership and management skills as a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse whilst continuing to provide essential clinical expertise directly to patients requiring such specialised care. With an established nursing team Sahara A has recently achieved Silver in the ward accreditation programme. This secondment will give you an opportunity to continue with leading a team and overseeing quality of care improvements to maintain a standard of nursing to meet patient's needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care, training to our staff in partnership with patients and their relatives putting the patients at the centre of our PRIDE values and responsibility for this area of nursing and maintaining high standard of care and training.You will be supported during the secondment by the Matron and Deputy Matron covering wards Sahara A/B and will work in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To provide a focused leadership role and manage the staff and activities of the ward or clinical area as a supernumerary ward-based leader.(G6)
To act as a role model, provide leadership and co-ordinate the ward team in the clinical area. To demonstrate advanced clinical specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of individualised evidence-based patient centred care while supervising the work of others (in line with local and national standards). To have continuing responsibility for the ward/clinical area.(G6 CD5 HWB5).
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification or evidence of equivalent experience in Neurosciences.
Desirable
- Management qualification/ Leadership qualification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Advanced Clinical Skills
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of managing a team of staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation and change management
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification or evidence of equivalent experience in Neurosciences.
Desirable
- Management qualification/ Leadership qualification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Advanced Clinical Skills
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of managing a team of staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation and change management
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).
