Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to come and work with us on Ward G4, where we pride ourselves in being a welcoming, supportive and friendly team.
G4 is 32-bed ward specialises in supporting elderly patients following an acute episode of ill health, recognising the complexity of their needs and the importance of reducing the length of stay (LOS) to prevent them losing their independence. G4 is a fast-paced medical ward that gives the nursing team the opportunity to work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, resulting in high standards of patient care, which is something that we are all passionate about. We are keen on staff development, caring for patients with varied and complex medical conditions, which will in turn provide our staff with plenty of learning opportunities and the prospect to develop new skills. We believe that supportive leadership and good communication is vital in creating a strong and positive team dynamic, promoting team work and safe, high quality care for our patients. Therefore as a Band 6, your leadership would be integral to the ward in driving change and supporting the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership on clinical shifts, managing the staff, coordinating the shift and ensuring patient safety at all times.
- You will be responsible for supporting and educating staff, ensuring the competency of colleagues and role modelling.
- Work together with the Ward Manager to provide support in ensuring safe, high standards and quality to the ward, patients and their families, whilst also deputising in their absence.
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Rosie Cawston, Ward Manager on 01284713179 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role and the person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role and the person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration
- oDiploma/Degree in Nursing
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
- oILS
Desirable
- oALS
- oWorking towards degree
- oPreparation for Mentorship Or working towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience at Band 5 level minimum of 24 months.
- oResearch awareness
- oTeaching/supervision experience
- oManagement experience
Desirable
- oAwareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
- oPrevious experience in an Acute care setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oMentorship skills
- oOrganisational skills
- oIV Drug Administration
- oIT skills
- oAble to act up for Ward Manager
- oTime Management skills
- oCommunication skills
Desirable
- oVenepuncture
- oProficient with E-Care
- oCannulation
- oArterial Blood Gas collection
Personal qualities
Essential
- oLeadership qualities
- oCommitment to delivering high quality service
- oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration
- oDiploma/Degree in Nursing
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
- oILS
Desirable
- oALS
- oWorking towards degree
- oPreparation for Mentorship Or working towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience at Band 5 level minimum of 24 months.
- oResearch awareness
- oTeaching/supervision experience
- oManagement experience
Desirable
- oAwareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
- oPrevious experience in an Acute care setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oMentorship skills
- oOrganisational skills
- oIV Drug Administration
- oIT skills
- oAble to act up for Ward Manager
- oTime Management skills
- oCommunication skills
Desirable
- oVenepuncture
- oProficient with E-Care
- oCannulation
- oArterial Blood Gas collection
Personal qualities
Essential
- oLeadership qualities
- oCommitment to delivering high quality service
- oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
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).
