Sister/Charge Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse on the Short Stay Unit at The Rotherham NHS Foundation trust.

We are looking for a qualified Nurse who wishes to further their career and to join our existing team.

The successful candidate should be able to work as part of a team and be able to use their initiative. Excellent communication skills and flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working closely with the Ward Manager and deputising in their absence.

The post holder will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of Patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities.

The post holder will support the Ward Manager in all aspects of ward management.

They will have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the Nursing team and ensuring that Patients receive the required standard of care.

They will support the Ward Manager in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies and professional and legal standards.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-09-023

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Acute Medicine at band 6 level
  • Experience of working at band 6 in an Acute setting and be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills

Desirable

  • Recruitment and selection experience
  • Presenting complex information to large groups

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
  • Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
  • Able to present and receive complex information within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients,relative/carers and staff.
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
  • documents

Desirable

  • Demonstrates leadership in the management
  • of change

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of Academic achievement, working
  • towards Degree level of study
  • Current level one NMC registration
  • Relevant learning beyond registration

Desirable

  • Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC.
  • Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Desirable

  • Specialist /Management training

Professional Registration/PIN

Essential

  • Please enter your NMC PIN
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Acute Medicine at band 6 level
  • Experience of working at band 6 in an Acute setting and be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills

Desirable

  • Recruitment and selection experience
  • Presenting complex information to large groups

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
  • Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
  • Able to present and receive complex information within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients,relative/carers and staff.
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
  • documents

Desirable

  • Demonstrates leadership in the management
  • of change

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of Academic achievement, working
  • towards Degree level of study
  • Current level one NMC registration
  • Relevant learning beyond registration

Desirable

  • Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC.
  • Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Desirable

  • Specialist /Management training

Professional Registration/PIN

Essential

  • Please enter your NMC PIN

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Jordan Hammond

Jordan.hammond4@nhs.net

01709424596

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-09-023

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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