Job summary
**INTERNAL ONLY**
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Critical Care for a 12 month secondment as a Band 6 deputy sister/ charge nurse to cover maternity leave
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Critical Care Nurse who is open to change and continually striving for excellence to join this leadership team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the ward managers in all aspects of leadership and management including supporting the critical care team to continually develop the service. You will also support the educational facilitator in staff development.
- to co-ordinate, organise and support all staff within the department to provide high standard nursing care
- to facilitate admissions and discharges
- to share knowledge and skills with colleagues
- internal rotation to day and night duties
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the ward manager and deputising in their absence. In this you will be assisting to lead a team of dedicated and committed staff, securing and assuring the highest standards of safe and quality patient care.
You must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Interested individuals must be able to demonstrate strong leadership, be proactive and have a keen willingness to learn as well as share knowledge. Recent experience of implementing change and participating in audit would be advantageous
The successful candidate must have a vision for the development of the critical care service and have the skills, enthusiasm and drive to undertake this exciting role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the ward manager and deputising in their absence. In this you will be assisting to lead a team of dedicated and committed staff, securing and assuring the highest standards of safe and quality patient care.
You must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Interested individuals must be able to demonstrate strong leadership, be proactive and have a keen willingness to learn as well as share knowledge. Recent experience of implementing change and participating in audit would be advantageous
The successful candidate must have a vision for the development of the critical care service and have the skills, enthusiasm and drive to undertake this exciting role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Adult) with current NMC Registartion
- Degree in Nursing
- Be in possession of critical care competencies one, two & three (or working towards)
- Teaching and Assessor/Practice Assessor
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Significant experience at Band 5 in critical care
Desirable
- Management qualification/course
- Leadership qualification/course
- Able to facilitate and support learning
- Staff management and performance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to use initiative and problem solving skills
- Clinical skills relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Negotiating & influencing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Adult) with current NMC Registartion
- Degree in Nursing
- Be in possession of critical care competencies one, two & three (or working towards)
- Teaching and Assessor/Practice Assessor
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Significant experience at Band 5 in critical care
Desirable
- Management qualification/course
- Leadership qualification/course
- Able to facilitate and support learning
- Staff management and performance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to use initiative and problem solving skills
- Clinical skills relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Negotiating & influencing 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
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).
