Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced
staff nurse to step up intoaBand6Junior Sister/Charge
Nurse post on our Care of the Elderly Ward 19 at South Tyneside Hospital. This is a chance for you to work in a senior nursing
role where you will be fully supported in your own professional development by
the Ward Manager, Directorate Matron and Directorate Senior Management Team.
You will be someone who is
excited by the prospectofproviding
the best possible care for our elderly patientsand passionate about
helping the Ward Manager to develop and nurture the nursing team. Someone
who is dynamic in their thinking as wellas someone who can support the
ongoing quality improvement initiatives on the ward.
You will have good leadership skills, interpersonal and
communication skills and a flexible approach to work. It is also essential that
you are able to provide professional direction, advocating excellence in
clinical practice at all times. You will
be able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team
and maintain a patient focused positive experience and environment. You must be
able to act as a professional role model for others and be visible and
accessible to patients, families and staff.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to work clinically on the ward to deliver or
oversee care delivery as well as effectively managing the staff rota, attending
meetings, deal with complaints and ensure all audits are completed on time in
the absence of the ward Manager. You must act as a professional role model,
demonstrating the vision and values of the Trust and be passionate about older
persons care.
We fully support a multi-disciplinary team approach and we work
together to ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care and that
they also have a safe and effective discharge and your role will be pivotal in
helping to lead the team in order to drive this forward.
Informal visits are welcomed by Ann Callaghan, Ward Manager or
Michael Irving, Matron. Contact can be made via switchboard.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full duties
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full duties
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Part 1 NMC registration.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or
- working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward/dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Part 1 NMC registration.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or
- working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward/dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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