Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dawlish Community Hospital for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge nurse. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to co-ordinate clinical care and provide leadership to the nursing team with a caring and compassionate approach. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day challenges of Community Hospital work in the absence of the Ward Manager and oversee a team of staff. You should be an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a proven ability to deliver a high standard of care to patients. Applicants need to be flexible to manage the challenges of working in a busy ward.
Responsibilities
* As a Sister/Charge Nurse, support the day-to-day running of the Ward, co-ordinating the clinical care activity and ensuring the provision of a high standard of nursing care, advice and information to patients, relatives and carers.
* Work alongside our GPs and Intermediate care teams, facilitating patient choice, promoting independence and maintaining safety within your NMC professional code of conduct.
* Communicate at all levels with a variety of people in a professional manner.
* Act as a role model and provide leadership to a team of staff.
* Ensure high standards of safe and effective care to patients, working according to Trust policies and within your Code of Practice.
* Manage the day-to-day challenges of ward-based working within a sub-acute unit.
* Work closely within MDT, prioritising safe and effective discharges.
* Demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
* Make sound decisions and work calmly under pressure.
* Manage staff sickness and address poor performance.
* Supervise staff and act as practice assessor to students and new staff.
Working for our organisation
We are a 16-bedded ward admitting patients from local acute hospitals and directly from their own homes for rehabilitation following orthopaedic, general surgery and medical admissions. We also admit palliative patients for End of life care. The successful candidate will play an integral part in our MDT, working alongside AHPs and liaising closely with GPs, Intermediate care teams and Community Services. We are an innovative team who work collaboratively to facilitate safe and effective discharges for our patients. Our patients often have complex needs and previous knowledge of complex discharge planning would be an advantage.
Why work with us
* You will work within your code of practice adhering to trust policies.
* You will have an active role with budgetary management and will be expected to attend appropriate meetings.
* Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
Carer information
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a "Staff Carers" policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Important information
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
You will need to be organised, calm and able to work under pressure.
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