Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Junior Sister - Queens 1

Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for your next position in one of our elective post operative ward? Have you got an interest in working in General Surgery ward looking after elective post- operative elective patients and have the opportunity to be trained to look after Surgical Enhanced Care Unit (SECU) patients? We are looking for an experienced nurse with excellent clinical and communication skills to lead and coordinate the ward efficiently. If you want to work in a dynamic and fulfilling team environment then this job is for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Queens 1 ward at Croydon University Hospital, a 28 female bedded general surgery and SECU ward, for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly team.

Applicants should have some experience of caring for the patients under general surgery, with knowledge of gynae procedures and an enthusiasm in learning and developing new and existing pathways within the Gynae and General Surgery care environment.

Interview: tbc

Main duties of the job

The post holder deputises for the ward manager, ensuring the effective running of the department in his/her absence. Working closely with the ward manager and senior nurse, the deputy ward manager is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care to meet patient need according to the standard agreed in the Performance Management Framework and the Nursing Strategy.

In addition the post holder is also responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, facilitating practice development within the clinical area. The post holder will also be involved in developing services related to pre-assessment.

The post holder will organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating to junior staff and learners, and participating in teaching and education programmes for staff and patients.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.