Job overview
We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 19B. The ward is a 28 bedded Care of the Elderly ward. We deliver high standards of care to patients with complex needs. The post holder will be required to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of the high standards of patient care. As a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, you should have the commitment and ability to support the Ward Manager and other Ward Sisters in the effective implementation of change. You will be required to facilitate effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting in response to the service needs.
If you have the skills required and would like to be part of Ward 19B, we will offer you professional development in a supportive environment where you can enhance your managerial and clinical skills.
Ward 19B is a friendly team with an inclusive approach, you will be working along side a team of Staff nurses and healthcare assistants. we work closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team to ensure we provide a high quality of care to patients.
Main duties of the job
To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager.
To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.
To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS – in particular related to Nursing
Desirable criteria
2. Experience of managing a team and staff performance in a complex care ward
Communication
Essential criteria
3. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Desirable criteria
4. Counselling or coaching skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Current Registered Nurse with the NMC
Skills
Essential criteria
6. Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.