Job overview
The National Spinal Injuries Centre is a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury – a centre that’s life-changing for everyone who comes into contact with it and the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ward Sister / Charge Nurse within the NSIC on St. George ward, which is one of our adult rehabilitation wards. Applicants must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills that enjoy working in a challenging and, at times.
With an interest in spinal cord injury, ideal candidates must be self-driven, energised, and always strive to provide a high standard of nursing care, and provide motivation and direction for their nursing team, ensuring that they are an advocate for their patient cohort.
Self-awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to professional development are also essential. Looking to the future, the Trust will support those individuals that want to challenge themselves and become the leaders of the profession.
As a Ward Sister / Charge Nurse your role is to work closely with the multidisciplinary team, to facilitate quality patient centred care
The successful candidate will be actively involved in unit management and will be supported in developing management skills. You must have excellent communication, motivation, and teaching and leadership skills. Experience in the care of complex patients and rehabilitation would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder under the leadership of the Matron has a continuing responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of St George ward
He/she will ensure the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based and cost-effective service for patients and their families combining clinical expertise with innovative, dynamic nursing leadership.
The post holder will manage and lead the St George Ward nursing and support staff in their professional and practice development.
The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills to meet the challenges of the Trust/hospital.
They will work between Monday and Friday and act as National Spinal Injuries Centre bleep holders on a rotational basis.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are
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 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.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse (Adult)
2. Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
3. Relevant post registration experience
4. Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
5. Related clinical experience at Band 6
6. Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
Desirable criteria
7. Recognised advance communication skills
8. Working towards Master in relating subject or willing to complete
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Significant experience as a Deputy Ward Manager
10. Previous experience as shift/team leader
11. Specialist requirements - clear commitment to promoting the care of spinal cord injured patients
12. Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of managing ward budgets
14. Experience of recruitment staff
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable criteria
15. Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Good communication skills written and verbal
17. Knowledge of up-to-date nursing issues
18. High motivation and ability to motivate others
19. Good time management skills
20. Ability to work within a team and independently
21. Managerial and leadership ability
Desirable criteria
22. Ability to work required shift pattern and special circumstances
23. Keyboard skills
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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