Job summary
Do you want to be part of an exciting, innovative ward at Southmead Hospital - An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a fixed term. You will work as a Supervisory Ward Sister on EEU 1 working alongside the Sister on EEU 2 in the Elgar Enablement Unit. You will be joining the wider medicine division team. EEU provides care for a total of up to 86 patients in a transitional care setting with a specialty of enablement and promoting independence.
Main duties of the job
- Are you passionate about providing excellence in the busy ward environment for frail older patients?
- Are you flexible and adaptable in your management style?
- Are you looking for a new challenge and chance to develop your compassionate leadership?
- Do wish to work with a friendly, dynamic and innovative team?
We are looking for a dynamic leader with transferable experience as a Registered Nurse to join the nursing leadership within the multi disciplinary team.
You will be responsible for promoting a high standard of evidence-based nursing care and multi-disciplinary work. You will be expected to adopt a team approach to problem-solving; therefore, excellent communication, management, and organizational skills are essential.
A strong approach to team working is vital for this role, and you must be a highly motivated, forward-thinking professional who can demonstrate the ability to lead and support staff in a proactive and effective way. Working closely with the Clinical Matron, Directorate Senior Management and Allied Health Professionals, you will be expected to play a key role in the management and strategic development of the ward.
The successful applicant must also be able to demonstrate substantial experience at a senior level, usually gained at Band 6, working in a medical ward setting. Evidence of professional development is essential to the post.
About us
We will ensure that you are supported to develop and shine in your new role, and we will invest in your future career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Line manage a team of nursing staff working within the ward Work closely with SWS EEU 2, and Matron to ensure the efficient and effective running of the area of responsibility.
- Have overall responsibility for ensuring their clinical area is safe
- Deputise for the Matron and form part of the Divisional senior nursing team.
- Contribute to the development of patient-centred services.
- Be responsible for successfully attaining Trust and National quality and safety objectives within the area of responsibility.
- Provide expert clinical advice, care and manage and promote positive patient experience within the designated area of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Line manage a team of nursing staff working within the ward Work closely with SWS EEU 2, and Matron to ensure the efficient and effective running of the area of responsibility.
- Have overall responsibility for ensuring their clinical area is safe
- Deputise for the Matron and form part of the Divisional senior nursing team.
- Contribute to the development of patient-centred services.
- Be responsible for successfully attaining Trust and National quality and safety objectives within the area of responsibility.
- Provide expert clinical advice, care and manage and promote positive patient experience within the designated area of responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree
- Relevant Post registration qualification at level 3 / M
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within specialty
- 2 years Band 6
- Evidence of participating in quality improvement with specialty
- Evidence of MDT working / community / safeguarding / dementia
Knowledge skills
Essential
- Leadership / management skills
- Extended roles / clinically credible
- Research and Audit experience
- Abiltiy to lead and manage change
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of personal professional developemnt
- Evidence of managing difficult situations
- passionate about the care of older adults
- abiltiy to motivate teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree
- Relevant Post registration qualification at level 3 / M
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within specialty
- 2 years Band 6
- Evidence of participating in quality improvement with specialty
- Evidence of MDT working / community / safeguarding / dementia
Knowledge skills
Essential
- Leadership / management skills
- Extended roles / clinically credible
- Research and Audit experience
- Abiltiy to lead and manage change
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of personal professional developemnt
- Evidence of managing difficult situations
- passionate about the care of older adults
- abiltiy to motivate teams
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).
