Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
- NHS
- Full Time
- Sunderland
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arose in our Adult Emergency Department for a band 6 Junior sister. Your role will involve working in Navigation, Flow and managing areas within the Emergency Department. Your role will involve promoting patient safety and acting as an advocate to your patients and staff. Your role will involve performance management and focus on the national performance targets within our Emergency Department. It is desirable that the candidate has Emergency Care experience.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve knowledge in Emergency Care as you will me managing teams and taking care of very sick patients, You must be confident in managing RESUS patients and have the skills to prioritise patients in order of clinical need. You will be involved in improving patient care and safety in the department and promoting dignity and respect. To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department
When taking charge of the department or in the absence of the department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire department
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
