Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our well-established Medical and Nursing team in Acute Medicine in Ward 10/AMU2 at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Band 7 Unit Sister /Charge Nurse- Ward 10/AMU2

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and dynamic individuals to take on the role of the Unit Sister to support the Matron in the leadership and management of this unit, responsible for the provision of patient care, ensuring that it is evidence based and of a high standard and to maintain 24-hour responsibility for the clinical area.

This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of the multi-disciplinary/speciality teams, the Consultants, Heads of Nursing, Matrons, Ward Managers and the Clinical Site Management team. In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a fast-paced environment in a professional and calm manner.

For further information please contact Matron Roxana Moise on 01296316343 or 07717571919.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years' experience in an acute environment with outstanding leadership and organisational responsibilities, excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and experienced in decision making and problem-solving.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6000664

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to promote health by preventing and treating diseases in acutely unwell adults. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to promote health by preventing and treating diseases in acutely unwell adults. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.

Person Specification

leadership and management experience

Essential

  • able to meet the demands of the role

Desirable

  • minimum two years of experience taking charge

experience in flow management/facilitating discharge

Essential

  • minimum of two years managing flow
  • experience in acute ward

Desirable

  • experience managing discharges
Person Specification

leadership and management experience

Essential

  • able to meet the demands of the role

Desirable

  • minimum two years of experience taking charge

experience in flow management/facilitating discharge

Essential

  • minimum of two years managing flow
  • experience in acute ward

Desirable

  • experience managing discharges

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.

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.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Acute Medicine

Roxana Moise

roxana.moise@nhs.net

01296316343

Details

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6000664

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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