Job summary
Chesterman 1 is a busy Cardiology ward which provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services for the management of all aspects and presentations of coronary heart disease. The team works with specialised services within Cardiology to provide holistic integrated treatments serving both local and regional districts including Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
Is providing excellent Nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, the Senior Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role may be right for you.
Great Ward Sisters and Charge Nurses have a strong sense of ownership of their wards/departments and love to be in charge. They're honest and straightforward and they have high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have a lot of drive and they keep going when things are tough.
Site: Chesterman 1, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, S5 7AU
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
- The post holder will provide leadership and management for Chesterman 1 in patient provision.
- Provide 24 hours continuing responsibility for Chesterman 1
- Ensure that the highest possible quality care is delivered within Chesterman 1 and that it meets the expectations of individual patients.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Provide high quality services to patients within ward Chesterman 1 and to patients in the wider speciality.
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.
Why Choose Sheffield Teaching Hospitals:
- Our five sites include the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, the Northern General Hospital, the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, the Weston Park Cancer Hospital and the Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital, all based in Sheffield. We also manage Sheffield's community nursing service, which provides nursing care for people in their own homes.
- ONE of THREE major trauma centres in Yorkshire and the Humber
- OVER 16,000 members of staff
- OVER 2 MILLION patients per year
- OVER 150,000 A&E attendances per year
- OVER 40 community locations
- National centre of excellence
The dedication and skill of our nursing workforce makes us one the most successful providers of hospital and community based healthcare in the UK.
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
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or experience
- Continuous professional development
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience In cardiology.
- Relevant experience at sister/charge nurse level.
- Specialist training relevant to working in an acute surgical setting.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
Desirable
- Experience deputising for Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post basic training and continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis, with groups, and the Multidisciplinary Team
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Excellent performance management skills.
- Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage own and others complex workloads under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service Inc. bleep cover evenings and weekends
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or experience
- Continuous professional development
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience In cardiology.
- Relevant experience at sister/charge nurse level.
- Specialist training relevant to working in an acute surgical setting.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
Desirable
- Experience deputising for Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post basic training and continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis, with groups, and the Multidisciplinary Team
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Excellent performance management skills.
- Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage own and others complex workloads under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service Inc. bleep cover evenings and weekends
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).
