Job overview
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – St Patrick Ward, Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries Centre
Would you like to work for a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury – a centre that is life changing for everyone who comes into contact with it?
The National Spinal Injuries centre is an internationally recognised centre as one of the first spinal unit in the UK to be accredited with Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF is an internationally recognised independent body that evaluates standards in rehabilitation care around the world.
We are looking for dynamic and forward-thinking Band 6 to work on St Patrick Ward.
With an interest in respiratory care would be advantageous. Ideal candidates must be self driven, energised, and always strive to provide a high standard of nursing care. Their philosophy should be that the patient must come first.
Self-awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to professional development are also essential. Looking to the future, the Trust will support those individuals that want to challenge themselves and become the leaders of the profession.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in unit management and will have the opportunity to develop management skills. You must have excellent communication, motivation, teaching and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
This Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose aim is to deliver a co-ordinated, comprehensive and holistic service for patients within the NSIC.
He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
He/she supervises qualified and/or unqualified staff. Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students.
Our nurses are highly valued and the NSIC is supported by an established practice development team.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
7. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
8. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
9. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable
10. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
11. 1st Level Registered General Nurse
12. Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
13. Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
14. First Line Management Course
15. Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
16. Relevant Course of equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
17. Strong experience at Band 5 level
18. Previous experience as shift/team leader
19. Specialist requirements – a clear interest in spinal cord injury
20. Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff
21. Demonstrate clinical expertise, relevant to the area
22. Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the professional development of others
23. Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself
24. Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular to demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives
25. An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management
Desirable criteria
26. An understanding of nursing issues in relation to finance management
27. Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
28. Excellent interpersonal skills
29. Flexible and adaptable
30. Evidence of clinical skills
31. Leadership skills
32. Assertive and confident
33. Experience of change in working environment or practice
34. Ability to write clearly & legible in English
35. Knowledge of up to date Nursing and NHS Issues
36. Computer literate
37. Ability to plan a rota
38. Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner
39. Ability to organise and manage day to day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
40. Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
41. Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results
Desirable criteria
42. Good time management skills
43. Understanding of the issues pertaining to change management
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
44. There is an expectation that all staff will work cross site
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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