University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

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Job summary

Looking for the next big move of leading a team in providing first class care, enabling independence in patients with complex conditions?

If the answer is yes, join the Non-Invasive Ventilation Critical Care Unit based at Royal Stoke-Ward 222.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the management team within the Non-Invasive Ventilation Critical Care Unit situated at Royal Stoke.

We are a recognised tertiary centre for NIV and complex Tracheostomy weaning, taking referrals nationally from other acute Trusts and critical care facilities. We provide on-going domiciliary NIV service with Clinical Nurse Specialist expertise and a 24hour helpline with technical support when patients need us most.

Our acute service takes referrals Trust wide from the emergency portals, critical care both local and out of area, and patients directly from home. We provide an invaluable In-Reach service Trust wide for patients requiring assessment, initiation of NIV, or supportive care, enabling timely and correct intervention when the patient needs it.

We are a passionate, dedicated team, committed to delivering patient centred care of the highest standard.

If you are passionate about changing lives for the better, then come and join us and help us make a Difference.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as a Senior Sister/charge Nurse delivering, monitoring and evaluating current care, leading a dedicated team of specialist knowledge.

As one of the largest leading hospitals for NIV and Tracheostomy weaning, we are continually improving our service through research, education and development and firmly believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to care. Sharing best practice, we present our research to the BTS and ERS and regularly attend and present as a team at national and international mechanical ventilation conferences, utilising new knowledge to improve the quality of our care even further.

As a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will coordinate and lead the team on a daily basis. You will participate in innovative & evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and play a pivotal role in leading the clinical team to develop and deliver safe care. Working closely with the Directorate team to support the wider organisational goals and provide unit efficiencies.

This post is a full time post, working Monday - Friday 08.00am - 16.00

Essential requirements for the post are:

  • First level NMC registration
  • 3 years post registration experience of which 12 months have been as Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager with 18 months experience in the NIVCCU care environment
  • Degree level study
  • Evidence of on-going professional development
  • Mentorship or equivalent qualification.
  • Evidence of excellent attendance
  • Excellent communication

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6059360

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST46QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Tracy Mellor

(see contact details)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Tracy Mellor

(see contact details)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Degree level qualification
  • mentoring/assessing qualification or evidence in the application
  • Evidence of on-going personal development

Desirable

  • Masters Level qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • a minimum of 3 years in NIV clinical nursing care
  • At least 18 months at band 6 or above

Desirable

  • previous experience of 6 months or more at band 7 in a leadership type role

leadership

Essential

  • evidence of leadership skills in application
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Degree level qualification
  • mentoring/assessing qualification or evidence in the application
  • Evidence of on-going personal development

Desirable

  • Masters Level qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • a minimum of 3 years in NIV clinical nursing care
  • At least 18 months at band 6 or above

Desirable

  • previous experience of 6 months or more at band 7 in a leadership type role

leadership

Essential

  • evidence of leadership skills in application

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST46QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST46QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory and ID Matron

Tracy Mellor

tracy.mellor@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671046

Details

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6059360

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST46QG


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