Job summary
Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)
Are you a passionate and ambitious Emergency Nurse looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a real difference? If so, we want YOU to join our Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital.
You may be an experienced ED nurse looking for a new challenge or an established ED leader looking for some fresh thinking. Whatever your reasons, we would love to hear from you.
This is more than just a job, it is a chance to be part of a high-energy, life-saving team dedicated to providing the best possible care for adults and children in critical situations. You will gain specialist skills, work with a supportive and inspiring team, and have access to fantastic professional development opportunities!
We are seeking forward-thinking ED nurses who are looking to share a wealth of experience, who are able to lead a team of 28 nurses and AHP's on a shift-by shift basis.
You will feel comfortable leading the care delivery for the sickest of patients in the resuscitation room or coordinating patient flow through the department, offering mentoring and support to your colleagues.
For more information on this fantastic opportunity or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
John Scudder ED senior Charge Nurse and Clinical Lead - john.scudder1@nhs.net. 01803 656021.
Main duties of the job
- To have responsibility for coordinating the shift in the 'Silver' nursing role. This includes managing the flow of patients through the department and acting as an expert resource for the nursing team.
- They will work closely with the Clinical Band 7 on duty in supporting the team in the delivery of safe, evidence based and effective care.
- They will liaise regularly throughout the shift with the 'Silver' Doctor and ambulance personnel, to discuss all patients and to ensure all clinical plans are appropriate and in place
- The post holder will adopt a highly visible accessible approach for patients, their carers, and relatives, and all staff within the MDT alike. They will lead by example and help to empower staff in their personal and professional development.
- The post holder will be expected to work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including SWASFT to ensure patient safety and prompt and appropriate care is given.
- The post holder will be expected to be innovative with ways of working, and will strive to offer ideas which will develop the service and which best fit the demands made upon the department, and will be encouraged and supported to challenge working practices in order to become as efficient as possible.
- They will undertake supervision, mentorship and where appropriate teach registered and non-registered nursing staff.
About us
Why Work With Us
Cutting-edge training & career development and gaining new skills with specialist paediatric emergency courses, supported by our Adult and Paediatric Practice Education team. .
A team that feels like family - Work alongside experienced and passionate professionals who will support, challenge, and inspire you every day.
Variety & excitement - No two days are ever the same in our fast-moving Emergency Department!
A welcoming environment - From your very first day, you will be given a tailored induction and full support to help you settle in and succeed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
Developing and supporting Junior Staff
Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment
Planning and Organisation
Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities
Keeping up to date with Organisational developments
Service delivery, clinically and administratively
Responsibility and Accountability
Adhere to NMC code
Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
Adhere to Job description and Contract
Policy and Service Responsibility
Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
Competent use of Equipment, training and supporting others
Have a basic awareness of Budget
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
Attend a Leadership development course
Have a clear career development plan
Support staff in reflection
Work alongside the other senior staff to develop
Participate in senior staff meetings
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies
Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
Developing and supporting Junior Staff
Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment
Planning and Organisation
Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities
Keeping up to date with Organisational developments
Service delivery, clinically and administratively
Responsibility and Accountability
Adhere to NMC code
Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
Adhere to Job description and Contract
Policy and Service Responsibility
Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
Competent use of Equipment, training and supporting others
Have a basic awareness of Budget
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
Attend a Leadership development course
Have a clear career development plan
Support staff in reflection
Work alongside the other senior staff to develop
Participate in senior staff meetings
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies
Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- Significant Post-Registration Experience in ED or Critical Care
- Mentorship training/qualification
- ILS (1), Evidence of Trauma Training (1) PILS (1)
Desirable
- Significant Leadership Experience
- ALS (1), EPALS (1), ETC (1)
- Experience in Audit or Research
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- Significant Post-Registration Experience in ED or Critical Care
- Mentorship training/qualification
- ILS (1), Evidence of Trauma Training (1) PILS (1)
Desirable
- Significant Leadership Experience
- ALS (1), EPALS (1), ETC (1)
- Experience in Audit or Research
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).
