Job summary
To provide excellence in nursing care to our patients. To deputise for the Ward Leader and take charge of the ward. To provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members. To assist in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients
Main duties of the job
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job.
1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff
2. To promote the role of gastroenterology care to stakeholders
3. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and external stakeholders
4. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment
5. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trusts Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine
Desirable
- Diploma
- Degree
- ALS Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing acute medical patients
Desirable
- Experience in similar role
- Contribution to change
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Articulate/Confident
- Team player
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Sensitive
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Decisive
Demonstrates our proud to CARE values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine
Desirable
- Diploma
- Degree
- ALS Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing acute medical patients
Desirable
- Experience in similar role
- Contribution to change
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Articulate/Confident
- Team player
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Sensitive
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Decisive
Demonstrates our proud to CARE values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
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).
