Job summary
Vickers 4 is a busy general medically ward.
This is an important role in which the successful candidate will provide support to the Senior Sister and the rest of the team.
The applicant must be flexible, approachable, hard-working and able to use their own initiative and work under pressure. They must also possess excellent organisational and communication ability and demonstrate the capacity to develop leadership skills.
Maintenance of close working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is imperative in providing an effective and high-quality patient service. We are therefore looking for a clinical expert who is committed and dedicated and has the ability to provide patients with high quality, compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support the complex Diabetes and Endocrinology needs of the patients within the speciality and complete ward-based training and education through mentoring students, supporting TNAs, Junior staff, patients and therapists. They must be committed to evidenced based care and remain up to date with national recommendations whilst adhering to clinical governance. They will also be expected to partake in local and national audits.
The Sister/Charge Nurse role includes the provision of nursing care and clinical skills to a diverse range of patients whilst supporting colleagues and carers on the ward.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
GRaDE Care Group is comprised of 3 clinical directorates:
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Respiratory Medicine
All three directorates operate on the Northern and Central campus' although the acute admitting base for all of the specialties is at the Northern General Hospital. The Care Group has 11 acute base wards at the Northern General Hospital and one acute and one elective base ward at the Central Campus. Outpatient services operate on both campus' and are supported by the Patient Booking Hub at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
- Possess or working towards a degree
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at AFC band 5
- Experience at managing long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions.
Further Training
Essential
- IV drug administration competency.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Basic IT/Computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
- Possess or working towards a degree
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at AFC band 5
- Experience at managing long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions.
Further Training
Essential
- IV drug administration competency.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Basic IT/Computer skills
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).
