Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Junior/Sister Charge Nurse

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Job summary

Are you a dynamic and experienced nurse looking to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. We are a leading provider of diagnostic and treatment services to over 350,000 people locally, and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in patient-focused care, day surgery, and maternity services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide leadership within the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, undertaking the role of nurse in charge within this space and providing specialist nursing advice to co-workers and juniors working throughout the unit. The post holder will work alongside medical staff to assess needs and deliver treatment effectively within agreed protocols. The post holder will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that care is evidence based and that continuous quality improvement programmes are in place that constantly challenges practice.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring

- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other - Inspiring

Details

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-6485659-MA-PB-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC level 1 Registration or equivalent AHP
  • Possess degree level qualification in relevant discipline or in progress
  • Knowledge of current nursing/AHP issues
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Significant years of experience at Band 6 in medicine

Desirable

  • ALS
  • Previous study at level 7.

Education

Essential

  • Two years' experience at Band 6 in medicine

Desirable

  • Management experience within a clinical setting.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC level 1 Registration or equivalent AHP
  • Possess degree level qualification in relevant discipline or in progress
  • Knowledge of current nursing/AHP issues
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Significant years of experience at Band 6 in medicine

Desirable

  • ALS
  • Previous study at level 7.

Education

Essential

  • Two years' experience at Band 6 in medicine

Desirable

  • Management experience within a clinical setting.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Kay Philcox

kay.philcox@nhs.net

02089343198

Details

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-6485659-MA-PB-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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