Job summary
We are looking for an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to develop their management skills and share your clinical knowledge and experience with our team. You will have the opportunity to showcase your excellent communication skills and be given the opportunity to participate in audit and shape the care we deliver.
We will ensure that you are well supported and given relevant training opportunities to develop and enhance your own leadership skills. This is the perfect chance for any aspiring band 6 nurse waiting for the right post.
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust
Orthopaedic trauma and surgical unit
1 Full time
37.5 Hours per week
Band 6
Main duties of the job
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the care of the patients within Fracture clinic across both sites. The role combines line management for the nurses within your team and ensure mechanisms and processes are in place and maintained. You will also act as a source of specialist and expert nursing knowledge and provide support and advice to the wider MDT team.
A minimum of 2 years experience post qualification is essential, with Orthopaedic Outpatients experience preferred.
About us
Mersey and West Lancs NHS trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertising date: 15th May 2024Closing date: 24th May 2024Shortlisting date: 3rd June 2024Interview date: 10th June 2024
Please note this may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertising date: 15th May 2024Closing date: 24th May 2024Shortlisting date: 3rd June 2024Interview date: 10th June 2024
Please note this may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued progression
- Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
- Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
- Understanding key features of Clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Orthopaedic Outpatients experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued progression
- Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
- Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
- Understanding key features of Clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Orthopaedic Outpatients experience
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).
