Job overview An exciting opportunity for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has arisen on Charlotte ward. Charlotte ward is a 22 bedded female surgical ward. We are looking for someone to join the senior nursing team in delivering a high standard of patient centred care in a challenging and fast paced environment. We are hoping to recruit experienced, enthusiastic and innovative nurses who are keen leaders and excellent role models. You will also have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Our services operate 24/7, so a willingness to cover all shift patterns including nights and weekends, is essential. Are you hardworking, passionate about nursing leadership, dedicated to delivering high standards of nursing care and committed to the development of the nursing team? Then we would love to hear from you. Advert To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: • The assessment of care and health education needs • The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. To be designated to manage the ward/department and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility. To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Patient Care Responsibilities • To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative. • To proactively co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy ensuring involvement of other agencies as necessary. • To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. • To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. • To provide information thus enabling patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle. • To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the nursing team. • To maintain a safe ward/department environment. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK