Sister/Charge Nurse

4 weeks ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are offering a permanent post at Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse position to join our team on the Respiratory ward.

You will have the opportunity to be part of the senior nursing team, supporting the ward manager to oversee the delivery of patient care, the ward environment and management of resources.

You will lead a team of staff, help and guide with their development and career progression, undertake staff appraisal, be involved in recruitment and clinical audit and much more.

There are opportunities for career development in leadership and management, updating skills and gaining new ones.

We will ensure that the successful candidate is supported during the transition, and we will work with them to create an individual development plan. In return we need dedicated staff who want to help us to continue to provide high standards of patient care and safety within the team.

Main duties of the job

You will be pro-active in managing the ward and leading it on a day to day basis. Work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their families to ensure that high quality care is delivered in the right place, at the right time.

We are a 27 bedded ward caring for patients with NIPPY (Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation), Tracheostomies and laryngectomies, as well as nursing patients that have pneumothorax and pleural effusions that may require chest drains, amongst other Respiratory illnesses and diseases, and Medical conditions, we give training to gain these skills.

You will have the opportunity to learn new or enhance respiratory skills and once expert in them be able to teach and guide the junior staff on the ward, by signing them as competent.

We are looking for a nurse who is a role model and leader that is committed to delivering a high quality of individualized care, is passionate and a forward-thinking team player to join our dedicated multi-professional team in providing good evidence-based care.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for full details.

To support the Ward Manager in leading the ward team and in doing so:

Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care. Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs. Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area. Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively. Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

NMC Registration Evidence of ongoing professional development ILS Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

ALS Working towards degree Preparation for Mentorship

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience at Band 5 level Teaching experience Management experience Research awareness

Desirable

Previous experience in an Acute care setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Mentorship skills IV Drug Administration IT skills Able to act up for Unit Manager

Desirable

Venepuncture Cannulation Arterial Blood Gas collection Proficient with E-Care

Personal Qualities

Essential

Leadership qualities Team player Communication skills Organisational skills Able to work under pressure Commitment to delivering high quality service Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives Flexible approach to working hours and duties to meet the needs of the service Time Management skills
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