Job summary
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care Unit Band 7 Permanent vacancy - 37.5 Hours per week
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated individual to lead a team of nurses to deliver high standards of nursing care in a 9 bedded Surgical and general critical care unit. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to support the management of the unit. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior nurse to advance their existing clinical knowledge and skills, as well as being an excellent managerial learning opportunity
Main duties of the job
To carry continuous responsibility and accountability for the managementof the ward/department, making effective use of resources and ensuringthe highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24-hour basis.
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of ProfessionalConduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies andprocedures.
To demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the clinical area.
To lead, support, supervise and teach all staff, acting as a role model forthe staff with regard to professional behaviour and supporting the strategyfor nursing.
To proactively participate within the management of the Division, includingacting as senior nurse bleep holder for the division.
To maintain own clinical and professional development by keeping up todate with new trends and developments, interpret and incorporate them asnecessary in to your work
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
person spec
Essential
- First level registered Nurse with current UK registration (NMC)
- Critical care course
- Substantial experience at Sister/Charge nurse working within a Critical care department
- Clinical expert in the area of practice
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Proven experience of unit management/ staff supervision
- Proven experience and involvement in change management
- Confident decision maker
- Proven clinical skills
- Understanding of HR Policies/procedures
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of change management
Desirable
- First Line Management Course
- Knowledge of relevant critical care regional and national initiatives
- Knowledge of budget management
- Evidence of leading on Quality Improvement
- Ability to work across boundaries and deliver quality service
Person Specification
person spec
Essential
- First level registered Nurse with current UK registration (NMC)
- Critical care course
- Substantial experience at Sister/Charge nurse working within a Critical care department
- Clinical expert in the area of practice
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Proven experience of unit management/ staff supervision
- Proven experience and involvement in change management
- Confident decision maker
- Proven clinical skills
- Understanding of HR Policies/procedures
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of change management
Desirable
- First Line Management Course
- Knowledge of relevant critical care regional and national initiatives
- Knowledge of budget management
- Evidence of leading on Quality Improvement
- Ability to work across boundaries and deliver quality service
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).
