Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister /Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of the elderly patients on ward Brearley 6.
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.
The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across the care of the elderly services.
Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.
Main duties of the job
This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified, support and student team members, to take charge of the ward regularly and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please ensure you read the DBS Employee Guidance Document at the foot of the NHS Jobs page, which provides further guidance on the requirements for this check and your responsibilities in complying with this check should you be successful at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. 1st Level Registration Nurse
2. Current NMC registration
3. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable criteria
4. 1st Level Degree or equivalent or evidence of study at that level or demonstrable extensive experience
5. Undertaken Stroke module
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Relevant experience working in an acute/rehabilitation setting
7. Experience of teaching/assessing and supervision of others in a clinical setting
8. Able to demonstrate implementation of change in practice
9. Evidence of high level commitment to professional development
10. Ability to work autonomously
11. Experience of patient flow and coordinating the busy inpatient areas/wards
12. Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
Desirable criteria
13. Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas, team competencies, resources and staff
14. Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT
15. Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
16. Knowledge of the Stroke Pathway
17. Current experience working in stroke service
18. Evidence of research applied to nursing practice
19. Evidence of management experience
Further Training
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of relevant professional development
Desirable criteria
21. Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
22. Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
23. Excellent leadership skills
24. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines.
Other Factors
Essential criteria
25. Flexible, highly motivated and reliable
26. Motivational Skills
27. Commitment to the development of nursing and care staff
28. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
29. Job description (PDF, 144.4KB)
30. Person Specification Band 6 (PDF, 128.4KB)
31. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
32. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
33. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
34. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
35. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
36. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
37. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameLeah BeetensonJob titleSenior SisterEmail addressleah.beetenson@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2714238Additional information
For additional details or to arrange a visit please contact Senior Sister Leah Beetenson.