Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Sister/ Charge Nurse - Palm Ward

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Job summary

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Our division has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to join the senior nursing team on Palm, our Respiratory Ward.

Working with the Ward manager and Matron, the post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to lead on the safe and prioritised care of patients with a range of respiratory conditions. The post holder will provide the highest standard of nursing care to patients and audit the service provided. The Respiratory ward is the largest inpatient area within the hospital, offering specialist care and various non-invasive respiratory support therapies to patients.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will provide effective leadership and be an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced nurse who is able to make a positive difference to the team. Training and development is available within the ward environment, however, you must have experience at Band 5 within an acute respiratory setting, possess excellent communication and documentation skills and an understanding of the impact of acute and chronic Respiratory conditions have upon a patients and families.

We have a strong focus on innovation and improvement to deliver the best care possible to our patients and work closely with all members of the multi professional team. As the ward team is multidisciplinary and crosses professional boundaries, you would be encouraged to undertake the learning of specialist skills and knowledge, be part of the development of a Respiratory Support Unit and other expanding respiratory services working to enhance and improve the care we deliver to our patients.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-5389148

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education/ Professional

Essential

  • RN Level
  • ENB 998 or equivalent.
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Degree or working towards.
  • Research evidence

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Promote leadership skills
  • Computer skills
  • IV additives
  • Phlebotomy and cannulation
  • High dependency course

Desirable

  • Knowledge and research within specific speciality
  • Human Resource skills.
  • Male catheterisation.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience as a Registered Nurse at band 5
  • Productive ward skills and awareness.
  • Teaching and assessing junior staff and students

Desirable

  • Experience within specific speciality

Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Recognised management course (or prepared to undertake).

Desirable

  • Manage appraisal process of staff.

Characteristics

Essential

  • Effective role model.
  • Dynamic.
  • Enthusiastic.
  • Vision.
  • Supportive.
  • Proactive leader
Person Specification

Education/ Professional

Essential

  • RN Level
  • ENB 998 or equivalent.
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Degree or working towards.
  • Research evidence

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Promote leadership skills
  • Computer skills
  • IV additives
  • Phlebotomy and cannulation
  • High dependency course

Desirable

  • Knowledge and research within specific speciality
  • Human Resource skills.
  • Male catheterisation.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience as a Registered Nurse at band 5
  • Productive ward skills and awareness.
  • Teaching and assessing junior staff and students

Desirable

  • Experience within specific speciality

Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Recognised management course (or prepared to undertake).

Desirable

  • Manage appraisal process of staff.

Characteristics

Essential

  • Effective role model.
  • Dynamic.
  • Enthusiastic.
  • Vision.
  • Supportive.
  • Proactive leader

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Diana Ferreira

diana.ferreira@nhs.net

01322428969

Details

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-5389148

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


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