Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join Coleridge Ward.
Coleridge Ward is a 28 bedded Acute Respiratory ward which cares for level one and level two patients with a variety of Respiratory Conditions in a fast turnover environment, therefore you will require the skills to be able to work under pressure, use your initiative and have the ability to work as part of a large team.
We are looking for individuals who can provide strong clinical and managerial leadership , are highly motivated, innovative and with excellent communication skills.
The Junior Sister / Charge Nurse role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidence-based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient.
You will be required to have high clinical standards with a passion for providing outstanding care for patients and staff alike. It is essential that you are good at promoting cooperation, building teams and developing people for the future, as well as focusing on your own professional growth.
We are looking for someone who is keen to support and teach new skills and develop our junior staff, and who will listen and lead to make a difference to our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of a ward, in the absence of the senior Ward Sister, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centered, evidence based nursing care within a defined budget.
Establish systems for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centered care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Delivers patient care on a daily basis
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supports the Senior Ward Sister and in her absence is responsible for all aspects of staff management, including the recruitment process of staff, sickness and performance monitoring, adhering to Trust Human resource policies, to ensure a fair and consistent approach when dealing with staff issues, under the guidance of the Matron or Associate Director of Patient Care.
- Contributes to creating an environment that is conducive to learning, by providing reading material and teaching sessions for a group of staff, or on a one to one basis and give support to staff undertaking new or advanced roles
- Take responsibility for ensuring on a shift by shift basis, that the Trust policy for clinical incident reporting is followed. Support the Senior Ward Sister to use the learning from incidents in a positive way to develop or change practice.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and staff in an empathetic way, both face to face or by telephone giving reassurance and developing co-operation in achieving good outcomes on a frequent daily basis.
- Is visible and accessible to patients, visitors and users of the service, proactively promoting the role and responsibilities of the ward sister
- Implement best practice in the management of the staff resource in accordance with Improving Working Lives, Agenda for Change and other legislation as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supports the Senior Ward Sister and in her absence is responsible for all aspects of staff management, including the recruitment process of staff, sickness and performance monitoring, adhering to Trust Human resource policies, to ensure a fair and consistent approach when dealing with staff issues, under the guidance of the Matron or Associate Director of Patient Care.
- Contributes to creating an environment that is conducive to learning, by providing reading material and teaching sessions for a group of staff, or on a one to one basis and give support to staff undertaking new or advanced roles
- Take responsibility for ensuring on a shift by shift basis, that the Trust policy for clinical incident reporting is followed. Support the Senior Ward Sister to use the learning from incidents in a positive way to develop or change practice.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and staff in an empathetic way, both face to face or by telephone giving reassurance and developing co-operation in achieving good outcomes on a frequent daily basis.
- Is visible and accessible to patients, visitors and users of the service, proactively promoting the role and responsibilities of the ward sister
- Implement best practice in the management of the staff resource in accordance with Improving Working Lives, Agenda for Change and other legislation as required
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience at Band 5
- Proven experience of clinical leadership of a team
- Current Registered RN
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
- Experience in the care patients with Acute Respiratory Conditions
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience at Band 5
- Proven experience of clinical leadership of a team
- Current Registered RN
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
- Experience in the care patients with Acute Respiratory Conditions
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).
