Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated compassionate individual to join our team. An experienced nurse leader who is enthusiastic and dynamic. Working in conjunction with the wider hospital team to deliver a high standard of care to all our patients.
Managing and leading a busy department and team of Acute medical staff. Motivating and role modelling high standards, implementing and driving improvements and initiatives. Continuously striving to achieve an outstanding unit.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide enthusiastic, passionate and innovative nursing leadership to day-to-day operational management and running of the AAU. A Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to take part in supporting staff development, ensuring innovative ways of working are introduced and being an advocate to local & trust wide agenda's as well as own work that will help to make the department an outstanding place to work and visit.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience as RN
- REACT and SIREN. Mentorship Course or Equivalent
- ILS or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership/Management course
- Masters or Masters Level Achievements
- ALS or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recent Acute medicine leadership experience
- Relevant AAU experience.
- Clinical experience within Acute medicine
Desirable
- Frailty specialist skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others.
- Service quality improvement in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
- Audit and analysis skills.
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation
Desirable
- Service quality improvement in practice.
- Audit and analysis skills.
Skills
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience in Acute medicine Nursing
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Role model for junior colleagues
- Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy
- Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure.
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills. Ability to cope and implement change and manage resilience
Desirable
- Budget Management
- Complaint Management
- Breakaway Training
- Mental Health First Aid/Awareness
- Roster Management
Other
Essential
- Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance manages staff in relation to recruitment, performance and absence
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)
- Ability to self-reflect.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience as RN
- REACT and SIREN. Mentorship Course or Equivalent
- ILS or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership/Management course
- Masters or Masters Level Achievements
- ALS or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recent Acute medicine leadership experience
- Relevant AAU experience.
- Clinical experience within Acute medicine
Desirable
- Frailty specialist skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others.
- Service quality improvement in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
- Audit and analysis skills.
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation
Desirable
- Service quality improvement in practice.
- Audit and analysis skills.
Skills
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience in Acute medicine Nursing
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Role model for junior colleagues
- Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy
- Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure.
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills. Ability to cope and implement change and manage resilience
Desirable
- Budget Management
- Complaint Management
- Breakaway Training
- Mental Health First Aid/Awareness
- Roster Management
Other
Essential
- Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance manages staff in relation to recruitment, performance and absence
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)
- Ability to self-reflect.
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).
