We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to come and work with us on Ward G4, where we pride ourselves in being a welcoming, supportive and friendly team.
G4 is 32-bed ward specialises in supporting elderly patients following an acute episode of ill health, recognising the complexity of their needs and the importance of reducing the length of stay (LOS) to prevent them losing their independence. G4 is a fast-paced medical ward that gives the nursing team the opportunity to work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, resulting in high standards of patient care, which is something that we are all passionate about. We are keen on staff development, caring for patients with varied and complex medical conditions, which will in turn provide our staff with plenty of learning opportunities and the prospect to develop new skills. We believe that supportive leadership and good communication is vital in creating a strong and positive team dynamic, promoting team work and safe, high quality care for our patients. Therefore as a Band 6, your leadership would be integral to the ward in driving change and supporting the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for:
* Providing leadership on clinical shifts, managing the staff, coordinating the shift and ensuring patient safety at all times.
* You will be responsible for supporting and educating staff, ensuring the competency of colleagues and role modelling.
* Work together with the Ward Manager to provide support in ensuring safe, high standards and quality to the ward, patients and their families, whilst also deputising in their absence.
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Rosie Cawston, Ward Manager on 01284713179for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role and the person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* oNMC Registration
* oDiploma/Degree in Nursing
* oEvidence of ongoing professional development
* oILS
* oALS
* oWorking towards degree
* oPreparation for Mentorship Or working towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
* oPrevious experience at Band 5 level minimum of 24 months.
* oResearch awareness
* oTeaching/supervision experience
* oAwareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
* oPrevious experience in an Acute care setting
Skills and abilities
* oOrganisational skills
* oIV Drug Administration
* oAble to act up for Ward Manager
* oVenepuncture
* oProficient with E-Care
* oCannulation
* oCommitment to delivering high quality service
* oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata
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