Senior Sister

Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our Emergency Department Team.

You will be responsible for supporting the Matron and their ward team in providing effective nursing leadership to a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care, thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to the management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families and carers' in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.
• Take charge or delegate to the ward team as necessary.
• Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.
• Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.
• Promote evidence based clinical practice in performance improvement within the unit.
• Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
• Development and implementation of multi-disciplinary integrated care pathways for patients.
• Promote and deliver effective leadership within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of current issues and priorities that effect National, Trust and Directorate wide healthcare, to facilitate clear leadership and direction. Please see attached job description for further information.

About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Attached Job Description For Further Information.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC 1st Level registration qualification
• Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
• A teaching qualification
• Evidence of post registration development

Desirable

• A management or leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent acute medical or surgical experience
• Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience

Desirable

• To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).