Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse Emergency Department
1 week ago
Job overview
An exciting position has arisen for a band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, within the Emergency Department at Princess Royal Hospital.
This type 1 emergency department provides care for both adult and paediatric patients. We have recently been nominated for 2 Health Service Journal Awards for patient safety and performance recovery.
The post holder will facilitate, manage and be responsible for the effective management and movement of patients through all the emergency acute care areas, combining considerable experience, clinical relationships, utilisation of staff and available resources appropriately whilst adhering to all departmental, Trust and Government policies, ensuring all patients receive a high standard of specialist nursing care.
The post holder will be a clinical expert and an excellent role model, providing a clear focus for clinical leadership, and be responsible for ensuring excellence through clinical care managing, teaching and encouraging professional development for all staff whilst meeting the Emergency Department Clinical Quality Indicators, KPI’s and meeting the National Performance Targets and where necessary the wider acute floor. This role encompasses out of hours working (both nights and weekends).
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
·To establish and maintain effective communications with all members of the public, including challenging behaviour, aggressive behaviour, learning disability, mental illness, extremely emotive/sensitive patients, intoxicated, paediatrics of all ages and bereavement.
·Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to encourage learning and improvement and to ensure adoption of evidence-based practice.
·On a daily basis to adapt interpersonal and communication skills to multiple and/or simultaneous situations.
·On a daily basis to communicate professionally and effectively in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere/environment.
·To be expected to communicate undesirable, sensitive and often difficult information to patients, carers, other staff, the general public and trust personnel.
·To lead on communication for the department on a shift to shift basis across a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a key role with external agencies on a daily basis.
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·To work in conjunction with Band 7 Practice Development Nurse, Matron and the senior nursing team to promote delivery of the highest standards of professional nursing care to acutely ill patients and those presenting to the Emergency Department and UTC.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Professional registration
Essential criteria
NMC registration with current PIN Minimum of 3 years emergency care experience Substantial experience at Band 6 in acute care setting Evidence of academic qualification relating to Emergency Care
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
Mentorship course Emergency Care Pathway Leadership experience
Equaity, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issuesImportant information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
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