Ward Sister
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 3 weeks ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the existing nursing team on Ward A4 in the Trust. Proven experience in Care of the Elderly/Rehab is essential.
We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individual committed to high quality patient care. The post holder must have a flexible approach, and being committed to delivering high standards of patient focused care are essential requirements of the post. The post holder will be required to demonstrate professional attributes, including, diversity, dealing with change, and be able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity for a nurse to display excellent interpersonal and communication skills across the ward and Division of Medicine.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Band 7 Sister with the co-ordination of the ward and leading a skilled workforce to implement changes that will see an improvement to patient pathways.
We are looking for people who have excellent clinical and leadership skills, who can make decisions and be a role model for the nursing workforce.
Main duties of the job
The Sister/Charge Nurse will, by example and facilitation, guide, assist and empower nursing staff in fulfilling their professional role using research-based practice.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of individual clinical practitioners and liaise with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to construct an appropriate development programme.
Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the ward.
This is a senior Nursing role within the organisation and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully contribute to the leadership and delivery of high quality patient care within the speciality field of Respiratory Medicine.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Proven experience at Band 5 Scope roles relevant to speciality Evidence of Ward/Department management under supervision Development of knowledge and skills in speciality.
Desirable
Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Eligibility / Qualifications / Training
Essential
RN with current registration Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues. Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
Post Registration educational development Participation in management development courses.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
Desirable
Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
Organisational Skills
Essential
Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care. Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised.
Desirable
Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship Evidence of change management and involvement in service development