Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Department Sister/Charge Nurse position within Stoke Mandeville Main Outpatients.
We are looking for a candidate who will strive to support outpatient transformation and work collaboratively with the Nursing team in achieving breakthrough objectives and high standards of care
Main duties of the job
Managerial responsibility of a clinical area
Ensuring the following are maintained in line with trust policy
1. Staff management
2. Budget
3. Quality and Safety
4. Audits
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
5. Good general education
6. Registered Nurse (Level 1)/ Qualified Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist
7. Degree related to field (or equivalent experience)
8. Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
9. Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
10. Recognised advanced communication skills
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
12. Proven ability to utilise word, power point and excel to a level of producing documents, reports.
13. Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
14. Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff
15. Proven track record with dealing with human resource concerns
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Significant experience at a band 6 level within the NHS
17. Proven track record in change management, team leadership and performance management
18. Previous experience in teaching, coaching and mentoring.
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
19. Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges