Job summary
An exciting opportunity become available for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on a fast-paced surgical day surgery unit.
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual with a passion for nursing who has the ambition/drive to develop new services.
The unit provides pre and post operative care for day case patients covering a range of specialities including General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT and Max Fax. We also prepare a high turnover of patients for more major surgery that are transferred to inpatient wards post operatively.
It is essential that you are able to work using your own initiative and also work well as part of a team. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have some management experience and recent surgical experience.
The unit is currently open Monday to Friday 7am until 9pm. A flexible approach regarding the working hours is essential as the days required to work can vary.
We expect strong nursing values and a commitment to providing patients and families with a culture of care, compassion, professionalism and respect.
Main duties of the job
You will be confident in working under your initiative & able to prioritise your clinical care, admissions and discharges accordingly.
You will be required to take charge when on shift. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with members of the multi disciplinary team and deliver high quality, evidence-led care.
You will have responsibility for the development of the team under the supervision and guidance of the ward manager completing appraisals and ensuring the team are compliant with training.
The environment is challenging, exciting and supportive. Excellent organisation and problem solving skills will be needed.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be a visible & accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives & staff.
Lead by example & act as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.
Ensure effective communication is maintained both within the Dept & with relevant external agencies or individuals.
Organise own workload & adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
Recognise & respond to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/ management team as necessary.
Deputise for the Department Manager as required.
Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained.
Support the management of roster allocation to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
Ensure the provision of compassionate, safe & high quality care of all patients & supervise the working of junior staff & trainees during the span of duty.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be a visible & accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives & staff.
Lead by example & act as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.
Ensure effective communication is maintained both within the Dept & with relevant external agencies or individuals.
Organise own workload & adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
Recognise & respond to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/ management team as necessary.
Deputise for the Department Manager as required.
Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained.
Support the management of roster allocation to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
Ensure the provision of compassionate, safe & high quality care of all patients & supervise the working of junior staff & trainees during the span of duty.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Adult Nursing registration
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Supporting learners in practice courses
- Previous leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Knowledge of Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in adult care
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Trained at Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance
- Investigation training undertaken
- Underaken, or willing to, the Trust 'Work together to get results' programme
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational skills
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Adult Nursing registration
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Supporting learners in practice courses
- Previous leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Knowledge of Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in adult care
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Trained at Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance
- Investigation training undertaken
- Underaken, or willing to, the Trust 'Work together to get results' programme
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational skills
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new 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).
