Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Urology Centre for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. We are looking for an individual that would enjoy working in an exciting and challenging environment, who has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the aptitude for working independently when required. Previous experience within a Urology environment would be an advantage, although opportunities for personal and professional development within the role are available. The successful applicant will be a proactive team member who can demonstrate an ability to effectively contribute and manage; in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Lead Urology Nurse and members of the Urology MDT; the smooth effective operation of the Centre. They will be responsible for ensuring the highest possible standards of clinical care are delivered within the Centre. The role will be a mix of clinical and managerial workload; acting as a role model within the team. This will be a pivotal role in providing clear and visible clinical and administrative leadership within the Centre. Advert The post holder has a pivotal role within the Urology centre, with responsibility for the management of the centre providing visible leadership & ensuring that high standards of nursing care are provided, resources are efficiently and effectively deployed, and communication maintained throughout the multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve mix of clinical and managerial duties; acting as a role model within the team, providing clinical leadership which inspires, motivates and empowers others. The post holder will assist and facilitate the continued development of innovative care, ensuring the future development of the nursing teams and Urology Centre services. Working for our organisation Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role requires the post holder to be easily identifiable, visible and accessible to patients and visitors. Ensure the smooth running of the on a day to day basis by appropriate deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff. They will lead the team on shift and facilitate an improvement in the quality of healthcare delivered to patients. The post holder will have responsibility for delivering a service meeting national targets and standards, promoting a creative and innovative approach to on-going service development. They will provide clinical leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers others. The post holder will be responsible for the operational organisation within the Centre and for the effective management and development of the staff within the centre.