Job overview
Bracken ward is a Gastroenterology and Acute Medical ward at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The ward has 17 beds 11 of which are dedicated to Gastro patients.
The ward is now in the position to offer the right candidate the chance to join the team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. This post will be in the form of a Secondment post for a fixed period of 1 year to cover Maternity leave. The ward has a strong dynamic team that provide the highest standard of care to a group of patients with a wide range of Gastro issues and conditions.
We are looking for the right person to come and join the team. The right candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work within the team whilst also supporting colleagues. The post-holder will be required to be a team leader for a group of staff on a daily basis. The ward can be challenging due to the acuity and complexity of our patients but also very rewarding. There is a lot of opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills.
There will be the opportunity for further training and development for the successful candidate.
If you feel you are ready for the challenge of becoming a Band 6 on this busy and rewarding unit then please apply.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be part of the Ward team and contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post-holder will be required to take charge of specific areas of the Departments and assist in the smooth running and organization of the shift team.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Acute medical experience
Desirable criteria
3. Experience in gastroenterology nursing
Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Intravenous accreditation
5. Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
6. Fulfils KSF outline for Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Ability to work as a team member
8. Ability to manage own workload
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
11. Adaptability to changing workload
12. Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team
13. Communication with patients, NOK, carers regarding care plans and decision making
14. Clear and concise written documentation using and A-G clinical assessment format.
15. High level communication skills Role model for junior colleagues
Desirable criteria
16. Breaking bad news
17. Participation in quality improvement
Other
Essential criteria
18. Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
19. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
20. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
21. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
22. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
23. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)