Job summary
An exciting opportunity for and experienced registered nurse to join our join our friendly Trauma and Orthopaedic Step Down -Reablement Albert Ward team within the Trauma Directorate at St Marys Hospital London. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse who is keen to work as part of a team within the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role to provide a safe, effective, efficient care for all patients, their relatives and carers. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, team player who wishes to further develop their clinical knowledge and management skills.
We are searching for a forward thinking deputy, ready to support the Matron to lead the operational working on the ward on a day-to-day basis; prepared to make a positive impact towards our patient's care and outcomes while role modelling our trust's values and expected behaviours.
The successful applicant must poses demonstrable communication, organisational and clinical skills and must be committed to the continuous development of our staff and students while working as a visible ward leader.
In return, we are committed to the training and development of our staff within a diverse, supported, stimulating, challenging work environment.
So, if we have just described you, then don't be shy, apply! We really would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- You will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care for all patients, relatives and carers.
- You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care without direct supervision from senior staff.
- You will be expected to be able to demonstrate procedures, mentor and supervise pre and post registration staff without direct supervision.
- You will be expected to lead the ward on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Ward Matron, maintaining high level of nursing standards.
- You will need to adhere to the Trust's Core Values and behaviours and encourage this in all other staff members.
- You will also be expected to adhere to the NMC Code at all times and demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective leadership and team working
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a NMC registration
- Evidence leadership and management training/ skills
- Be proficient in IT and Math skills
Desirable
- Completed a managerial or Leadership and Management course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working as a ward staff nurse
- Have worked in a Medical/Surgical Ward
- Demonstrate leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Have experience of working in a band 6 post
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- High level of understanding and principles of trauma nursing
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Be able to plan, prioritise and organise your own workload and the running of the ward
- Have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a NMC registration
- Evidence leadership and management training/ skills
- Be proficient in IT and Math skills
Desirable
- Completed a managerial or Leadership and Management course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working as a ward staff nurse
- Have worked in a Medical/Surgical Ward
- Demonstrate leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Have experience of working in a band 6 post
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- High level of understanding and principles of trauma nursing
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Be able to plan, prioritise and organise your own workload and the running of the ward
- Have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
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).
