Job summary
Join Our Team at Watford General Hospital - we are looking for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
At West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we provide exceptional care and support to our patients and their families/carers.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, we are looking for a compassionate, driven and dedicated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team in the Children's cross site Outpatient Departments.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of the children's outpatient nursing team.
You will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient care and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the delivery of services. This role offers the perfect balance between leadership, clinical expertise, and hands-on nursing care.
Lead and manage a team of nurses within the Children's Outpatient Department.
Provide expert clinical care and guidance to the team, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
Coordinate the delivery of high-quality outpatient services for children and their families.
Work closely with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for all patients.
Promote evidence-based practice, ensuring continuous improvement in care delivery.
Support the development and mentorship of junior staff and nursing students.
Manage patient flow, appointment scheduling, and ensure smooth operational management of the department.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
Extensive experience in paediatrics, with a passion for working with children and their families.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and patient care.
Experience in managing outpatient services and multidisciplinary collaboration is desirable.
If you are an experienced and compassionate nurse with the leadership skills to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!
Join us at Watford General Hospital and help us provide exceptional care for children in our outpatient department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
Extensive experience in paediatrics, with a passion for working with children and their families.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and patient care.
Experience in managing outpatient services and multidisciplinary collaboration is desirable.
If you are an experienced and compassionate nurse with the leadership skills to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!
Join us at Watford General Hospital and help us provide exceptional care for children in our outpatient department.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oRN(Child) or equivalent experience
- oNMC accredited Mentorship qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oDegree in Nursing or related subject or working towards this.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of negotiating and motivating groups and individuals to deliver on agreed objectives
- oUnderstanding and experience of managing case mix and skill mix according to competing clinical priorities
- oDemonstrate an understanding of the impact of decisions made in a variety of clinical settings, ensuring user safety is at the forefront of planning.
- oHealth & safety agenda
- oHospital Cleanliness standards
- oNursing Agenda
Desirable
- Understanding and some experience of Clinical Governance processes in relation to specialty.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience at Band 6 within specialty
- oExperience of line management of staff Management of complaints /local resolution
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the 18-week pathway
- oExperience of managing a day case / outpatients environment
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oRN(Child) or equivalent experience
- oNMC accredited Mentorship qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oDegree in Nursing or related subject or working towards this.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of negotiating and motivating groups and individuals to deliver on agreed objectives
- oUnderstanding and experience of managing case mix and skill mix according to competing clinical priorities
- oDemonstrate an understanding of the impact of decisions made in a variety of clinical settings, ensuring user safety is at the forefront of planning.
- oHealth & safety agenda
- oHospital Cleanliness standards
- oNursing Agenda
Desirable
- Understanding and some experience of Clinical Governance processes in relation to specialty.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience at Band 6 within specialty
- oExperience of line management of staff Management of complaints /local resolution
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the 18-week pathway
- oExperience of managing a day case / outpatients environment
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).
