Ward Sister / Charge Nurse 12 month secondment (Maternity cover)

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2024

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY

This is an opportunity to join the Leadership team on 4 South as a Band 7 ward sister on a 12 Month secondment covering maternity leave.

4 South is a 36-bedded Respiratory Ward. We fundamentally specialise in Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Defence and Pulmonary Vascular Disease, but we do often see other respiratory specialities including patients cared for by our Interstitial Lung Disease team, Thoracic Oncology team and Transplant team.

Alongside general ward management a large part of the role entails managing a group of healthcare professionals including Registered Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and healthcare support workers. With the goal to inspire them through role modelling clinical and professional excellence and supporting them in delivering an excellent patient experience.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a proficient staff nurse with evidence of previous leadership experience. This post requires excellent communication skills, and tact and diplomacy are essential when dealing with patients and their relatives as well as other members of the multidisciplinary team.

If you are a well organised, team player and able to deal with ever changing priorities then we would love to hear from you. As part of our team, we would expect you to be able to effectively multitask and ensure all infection control risks were managed effectively. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient care which is enhanced through good and clear communication and team working.

If you are searching for an interesting and rewarding role with different challenges whilst working in a friendly team environment, then this could be the role for you. We invest in our team and would ensure you had the opportunities to develop professionally and undertake training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Sister/Charge Nurse who can provide clinical leadership and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care. You will be expected to work closely alongside the current Ward Sister to act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-TW611

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration with NMC
Diploma in Nursing
Teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Degree in Nursing
Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
Respiratory Module
Management development training

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration clinical experience
Recent experience as an Band 6 in a management/leadership role.
Audit and/or research in clinical area
Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance, clinical governance and quality
Awareness of broader issues in the Trust, the wider NHS and an understanding of the professional nursing agenda
Understanding management and leadership theory and practice, together with people management procedures
Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
Up to date knowledge in clinical practice specific to the area
Able to perform all nursing activities specific to specialty
Staff management & appraisal
Able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload
Able to facilitate and support learning
Proven communication skills

Desirable

Project management/project team participation
Involvement in recruitment and selection
Contribution to policy development and changes in practices
Budgetary management
Edward Jenner or Equivalent such as Mary Seacole
Negotiating and influencing skills
Coaching skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration with NMC
Diploma in Nursing
Teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Degree in Nursing
Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
Respiratory Module
Management development training

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration clinical experience
Recent experience as an Band 6 in a management/leadership role.
Audit and/or research in clinical area
Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance, clinical governance and quality
Awareness of broader issues in the Trust, the wider NHS and an understanding of the professional nursing agenda
Understanding management and leadership theory and practice, together with people management procedures
Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
Up to date knowledge in clinical practice specific to the area
Able to perform all nursing activities specific to specialty
Staff management & appraisal
Able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload
Able to facilitate and support learning
Proven communication skills

Desirable

Project management/project team participation
Involvement in recruitment and selection
Contribution to policy development and changes in practices
Budgetary management
Edward Jenner or Equivalent such as Mary Seacole
Negotiating and influencing skills
Coaching skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.