Job summary
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months."
Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse, Custom House
Custom House Ward at Newham University Hospital is an Acute diabetes and endocrine Ward.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our team. You will need to be a positive leader, excellent communicator with high standards. This Sister/Charge Nurse post provides the opportunity to further develop teaching, management and leadership skills in a supportive clinical setting.
We offer a wide range of development opportunities:
Band 6 leadership programmed
External conferences and courses
- Partake in evidence-based practice and innovation within medical nursing.
- Opportunity to be involved in our ward-based quality project and pathway development work.
Main duties of the job
Leads on the planning and organization of staff delegation and activity for patients, making short term adjustments to duty rosters.
To effectively manage/have 24-hour responsibility for the Ward in the authorized absence of the Ward Manager.
Deputize for the Ward Manager at meetings and working groups as required
Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the ward/department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums.
Will work in partnership with the other Junior Sister/Charge Nurses and the Practice Development Nurse to ensure that clinical practice reflects the current deficit base.
Supports the Ward Manager in the performance review of all ward staff which will include annual appraisal and individual personal development plans and to monitor staff performance against objectives set with them.
Manage sickness and absence on a shift basis and in the absence of the ward manager in line with the sickness and absence policy and the principles of safe staffing.
To support the Ward Manager in the leadership and objective setting of the Sign up to Safety, Four Harms and We Improve initiative
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration or relevant experience within diabetes/endocrine clinical area
- Managing difficult conversations
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to handle challenging conversations
- Phlebotomy skills, patient assessment and nurse patient management
- Can prove an ability to motivate and lead others
- Evidence of motivation to keep up to date Computer literacy
- Can demonstrate a positive approach to change Proven ability to be self-directing
- Able to deputize for the Ward Manger
Desirable
- Has completed an intra-venous drug administration course
- Basic understanding of budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- Acute nursing skills
- Awareness of safeguarding and governance processes
Desirable
- Complex Discharge planning
- Evidence of managing change and innovation
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Evidence of Degree level study or working towards this Ongoing Personal/Professional Development
- Teaching and Assessment or ENB 998 as appropriate
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification in the clinical specialty or willingness to work towards this.
- Management or Leadership Qualification or prepared to work towards this
Other
Essential
- Reliability Effective interpersonal skills Clinical reasoning and problem solving
- This role requires the post holder to do internal rotation (may include occasional nights), weekends and bank holiday
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration or relevant experience within diabetes/endocrine clinical area
- Managing difficult conversations
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to handle challenging conversations
- Phlebotomy skills, patient assessment and nurse patient management
- Can prove an ability to motivate and lead others
- Evidence of motivation to keep up to date Computer literacy
- Can demonstrate a positive approach to change Proven ability to be self-directing
- Able to deputize for the Ward Manger
Desirable
- Has completed an intra-venous drug administration course
- Basic understanding of budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- Acute nursing skills
- Awareness of safeguarding and governance processes
Desirable
- Complex Discharge planning
- Evidence of managing change and innovation
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Evidence of Degree level study or working towards this Ongoing Personal/Professional Development
- Teaching and Assessment or ENB 998 as appropriate
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification in the clinical specialty or willingness to work towards this.
- Management or Leadership Qualification or prepared to work towards this
Other
Essential
- Reliability Effective interpersonal skills Clinical reasoning and problem solving
- This role requires the post holder to do internal rotation (may include occasional nights), weekends and bank holiday
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).
