Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Sidmouth Ward secondment INTERNAL

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 April 2025

Job summary

Internal Only

We are looking to welcome a motivated, dynamic and flexible Registered Nurse to support the team on Sidmouth Ward as Junior Sister / Charge Nurse. This individual will support the Ward Manager to continue providing the high standards of care and service on Sidmouth Ward (an accredited gastroenterology medical ward).

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will Provide effective managerial and clinical leadership of ward/department staff.

2. Undertakes individual performance reviews, appraisals, identifies and implements personal development plans for junior staff.

3. Assists in the effective management of the ward/department consumables budget.

4. Complies with all Trust policies and national guidelines.

5. Deals personally with patients, families and carers in order to aid resolution of complaints.

6. Represents the ward at meetings as and when required.

7. Facilitates open and effective communication within the ward team.

8. Celebrates success but also appropriately challenges and develops solutions for any identified poor standards

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year To be Confirmed

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7082279UCGB6-JUNSIS

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is as attached. Please contact Abbyrose Andrews via abbyrose.andrews@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit or should you have any queries about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is as attached. Please contact Abbyrose Andrews via abbyrose.andrews@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit or should you have any queries about the role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered Nurse
Evidence of Leadership/Management and speciality development
Mentorship training

Desirable

NVQ Assessor

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of which includes work in post qualification speciality
Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching

Desirable

Experience of involvement in successful Change Management
Must have recent clinical experience in speciality area

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered Nurse
Evidence of Leadership/Management and speciality development
Mentorship training

Desirable

NVQ Assessor

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of which includes work in post qualification speciality
Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching

Desirable

Experience of involvement in successful Change Management
Must have recent clinical experience in speciality area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).