Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

1 month ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

We are in search of a candidate who can deliver a compassionate high quality care while working within our talented, friendly and dynamic nursing and clinical team. This enthusiastic individual should have a passion for acute medical nursing and should have the ability to be flexible and embrace new upcoming challenges within a highly demanding diverse work environment.

Additionally applicants will need to demonstrate various characteristic skills such as professional leadership and communication skills, motivation and inspiration to all members within the unit especially as an example to the junior staff you will be leading.

There may be the options to support part-time hours, this can be discussed if shortlisted at interview.

This post will be an excellent opportunity for an individual who has a strong commitment to gradually enhance their learning and leader capabilities through a supportive environment.

Main Duties of the Job / Job responsibilities

Effective and efficient operational management of the Acute Medical Unit. Undertake and supervise clinical practice and audit. Responsible for nursing staff development and training Monitor and constantly improve safe patient care.

Main duties of the job

Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medicine

Why join us?

An overview of our "Changing for the Future" strategy

As part of our vision for the future we have created exciting acute medicine opportunities within our newly constructed £ 45-bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU) based at Morriston Hospital site. The unit is entirely redesigned with more staff, more treatments and advanced new equipment/facilities. In addition to these, this 21st Century Acute Medical Unit is a dedicated front of house facility with an integrated trolley-based Assessment Unit and a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. Supported by integrated diagnostics, therapies and pharmacy hubs. This is designed to give people better access to emergency care and cut through long waiting lists for operations and aims to minimise the length of stay for patients (target being 48 hours).

The new acute medical unit will provide a single medical intake for the population of Swansea Bay UHB that will ultimately be based at Morriston Hospital.

The acute medical workforce is currently being expanded to meet the service redesign changes. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the running and establishment of the Acute Medical Unit consisting of an assessment unit, short stay unit and Same Day Emergency Care. Providing the post holder with opportunities for personal development, growth and a sense of belonging amongst the acute medical team.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

Masters degree in pertinent subject

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional pratice, complaince, professional standards and the wider NHS

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical experience

Desirable

Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
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