Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to support the Emergency Department.
The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse is vital to the safe running of an ED. You will be passionate about ED nursing, be forward thinking, with a can-do attitude.
You will also have excellent leadership and communication skills. You will need to have high standards for ensuring patients receive quality care and have a good experience whilst in the ED.
Main duties of the job
This is a very exciting time in our department, and as a senior member of the team you will be in a position to influence and affect emergency care, as we continue to develop our innovative ways of working.
This is a rewarding but challenging role, that requires you to organise and prioritise patient care to ensure maximum flow through the department and provide support, and advice, to junior members of the team and/or students.
In this leadership position, you will be expected to support the Band 7 team to provide managerial support inclusive of HR issues, Workforce, and change management.
In return you will be working with a dynamic nursing team with strong peer support, and access to educational opportunities to further your career.
Working for our organisation
For further information on working for our Trust:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent
9. Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
10. Registered Nurse (Level 1)
11. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
12. Insight into clinical speciality
Managerial skills
Essential criteria
13. Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
14. Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
15. Clinical leadership
Desirable criteria
16. Recruitment and selection