Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

An excellent opportunity hasarisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the RotherhamCritical Care team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse in the Critical Care Unit.As a proficient Critical Care Nurse, thesuccessful candidate will act to ensure the highest standard of individualisedpatient care is delivered either at the bedside, or as a shift coordinatorsupporting more junior members of the team as the nurse in charge of the shift.You will be an expert practitioner, role model andmentor and will participate in the education and development of Nursing andHealthcare staff. You will work closely with the ward manager and seniorleadership team to provide excellence in all areasWe are a 13 bedded Unit, which we use flexibly toaccommodate level 2 and 3 patients from a variety of specialities. We are afriendly, supportive and dynamic team with a strong commitment to professionaldevelopment. Critical Care is fully committed to audit, research and forwardthinking. This provides a dynamic environment, conducive to gaining additionalknowledge and skills.As part of our Critical Care commitment to enhancethe working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements withself-rostered rotas and pride ourselves on a friendly team approach to care.We welcome applicants who wish to arrange aninformal visit. Please contact the recruiting manager to arrange.

Main duties of the job

Effective clinical leadership throughmonitoring and implementation of standards and evidence-based practiceProvide effective management and support for the nursing team in complex andpressurised situationsAct as a visible and strong role model for all nursing staff within the unitpromoting professional practice at all times.To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area withspecific focus on risk management, safe staffing, skill mix, co-ordination ofpatient pathways and patient safety.To deputise for the ward manager in their absenceTo communicate effectively within the MDT at all times and exhibit a calmmanner in situations of extreme workload and pressureMust have the ability to motivate staff and facilitate effective changemanagement

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham.

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall.

But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description andPerson Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Academic adult critical care qualification Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent Preparation of mentors or Practice Assessor or working towards Evidence of on-going professional development in critical care Performing at step 3 and working towards step 4 of national competency framework for registered nurses in adult critical care

Desirable

Masters degree or working towards

Registration

Essential

RGN with current NMC registration

Experience

Desirable

Experience of co-ordinating Critical care unit

knowledge

Essential

Use own initiative and meet deadlines NMC code of conduct Working knowledge of current NHS policies and national agendas Demonstrate knowledge of effective risk management Understands the concepts of clinical governance

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