Employer Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Calow Salary £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/05/2024 23:59
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
* We are seeking an experienced nurse who is committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our existing professional team of nurses. A service which is focused on ensuring patients receive an optimal level of care tailored to their individual needs.
* This entails managing both the Emergency Management Unit and Short Stay Unit, taking charge and supporting the nursing team. The role will also involve liaison with the Emergency Department and Patient Flow too, along with many other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Faster specialised same day treatment and safe discharge home with links to community services, enhances recovery and associated care planning are all benefits.
* The role will involve working across the 24/7 working week and will include night shifts.
* This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Emergency Management Unit team to provide the highest standard of care to acutely ill patients
Main duties of the job
Key Result Areas
* To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff
* To promote the role of elderly care to stakeholders
* To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and external stakeholders
* Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment
* To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies
Practice
* Act as clinical expert in topics relating to the ward specialty
* Prioritise, facilitate and monitor the delivery of care to patients, ensuring continuity of care
* Participate in clinical supervision
* Be aware of and participate in the complaints/RCA procedure
* Be aware of and participate in the Trusts strategy for managing clinical risks and clinical governance
* Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients and the public at all times
* Promote the development of new services within the ward area and assist the matron to implement change
* Maintain efficient and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team on issues relating to patient care
Working for our organisation
Supporting our vision and values
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
· COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
· AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
· RESPECT – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
· ENCOURAGEMENT– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Matron and in-house educators.
The key to our success is simple: our people. Their experience, knowledge, passion and ideas are our greatest resource. With your experience, energy and commitment to our public service, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine 998 or other recognised teaching course
* Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards
* Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards
* Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards
* Diploma
* Degree
* ALS course
* Recognised leadership development programme attendance
Experience
* Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience
* Experience in similar role Contribution to change
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Mentoring / Teaching skills
* Evidence of development of clinical skills
* Awareness of service improvement
* Audit skills
Personal Attributes
* Able to manage personal emotions and stress
* Well motivated and able to motivate others
* Articulate / confident
* Team player
* Initiative
* Motivated
* Flexible
* Sensitive
* Energetic
* Decisive
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
* Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
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