University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

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Job summary

Do you want to work in a Major Trauma Centre nestled between Dartmoor National Park and the sea? Are you passionate about emergency and trauma care? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our Emergency Department team at Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth. You will able to work a full 24 hr shift pattern including nights and weekends. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

  • To effectively lead and co-ordinate the operational management of the Emergency Department. Supervising the activities of the multi-disciplinary team and promoting collaborative working relationships to facilitate the rapid delivery of holistic, seamless care for all patients.
  • To manage and maintain patient flow, escalating delays in the delivery of care and management of patients, in accordance with Trust Escalation Procedures, to meet National Performance Targets.
  • To make informed decisions, involving patients and public, to ensure agreed clinical standards and targets are met.
  • To be the Emergency department Senior Nurse on duty, being the nurse in charge of the department, offering professional nursing advice and leadership to the MDT.
  • To provide effective leadership and support to a defined team of nursing staff, taking line management responsibilities including developing strategies for undertaking appraisals.
  • To work effectively as a member of the Emergency Department Senior Nurse Team, responding with vision and innovation to the demands upon emergency services.
  • To organise the department and its resources to respond to sudden unexpected demands, including a Major Incident.

For full details please see attached job description.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

Details

Date posted

28 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-YA-M4328416

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To regularly take charge of the department, actively maintaining full oversight and balancing clinical risk
  • Using professional judgement ensure optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department.
  • Work flexibly and be able to adapt to the dynamic needs of patients and staff within the department to maintain safety.
  • Organise the care delivery within the department, allocating, prioritising and delegating effectively.
  • To act as a clinical expert to others providing clinical information and advice to junior staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and relatives.
  • Maintain national and local standards/protocols pertaining to clinical area, taking remedial action as appropriate and reporting deficits to Senior Nurse Manager as appropriate.
  • Promote and support the development of a dynamic and interactive learning environment which meets the needs of learners and trained staff in the department.
  • Maintain an accurate log of activity in shift report.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To regularly take charge of the department, actively maintaining full oversight and balancing clinical risk
  • Using professional judgement ensure optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department.
  • Work flexibly and be able to adapt to the dynamic needs of patients and staff within the department to maintain safety.
  • Organise the care delivery within the department, allocating, prioritising and delegating effectively.
  • To act as a clinical expert to others providing clinical information and advice to junior staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and relatives.
  • Maintain national and local standards/protocols pertaining to clinical area, taking remedial action as appropriate and reporting deficits to Senior Nurse Manager as appropriate.
  • Promote and support the development of a dynamic and interactive learning environment which meets the needs of learners and trained staff in the department.
  • Maintain an accurate log of activity in shift report.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin
  • Diploma in Adult Nursing

Desirable

  • Degree in Adult nursing

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience at senior level in ED

Desirable

  • Previous Band 7 Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin
  • Diploma in Adult Nursing

Desirable

  • Degree in Adult nursing

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience at senior level in ED

Desirable

  • Previous Band 7 Experience

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ED Matron

Harriet Beard

harriet.beard@nhs.net

01752437634

Details

Date posted

28 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-YA-M4328416

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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