Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Charge nurse/sister to join our team on Gardenia ward at King George Hospital.
Our 25 bedded ward provides acute inpatient care specialising in dual specialty of cardiology/gastroenterology.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about patient care and who is driven to working in collaboration with patients, families and multidisciplinary services to provide an individual, holistic and person centered approach to nursing.
As the senior Nurse you will be accountable for team performance and the quality of the service delivered.
You would act as a role model to our team, support staff through clinical leadership and guidance helping them to develop their own clinical skills.
If you have significant experience with team management at a band 6 or are an existing band 7 nurse looking for a new opportunity then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a focused leadership role and manage the staff and activities of the ward or clinical area as a supernumerary ward based leader.(G6)
To act as a role model, provide leadership and co-ordinate the ward team in the clinical area.
To demonstrate advanced clinical specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of individualised evidence based patient centered care while supervising the work of others (in line with local and national standards). To have continuing responsibility for the ward/clinical area.(G6 CD5 HWB5).
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form. Recruitment Advisor, Sarah Wood on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form. Recruitment Advisor, Sarah Wood on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration qualification or evidence of relevant experience in relevant specialty
- RGN
- Mentorship programme (ENTO or teaching and assessing)
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Professional Development Plans and KSF development
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience at band 6 level within speciality
- Evidence of managing a team of staff.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of implementing change in the clinical practice
- Participated in nursing and medical audit
- Good communication skills Oral Written Listening
Desirable
Essential
- Working towards a degree management qualification
- Evidence of research and audit work
- Evidence of research and audit work
- Computer Literacy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional attitude towards nursing
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
- Trustworthy and non-prejudicial Enthusiastic about the role of the nurse
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration qualification or evidence of relevant experience in relevant specialty
- RGN
- Mentorship programme (ENTO or teaching and assessing)
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Professional Development Plans and KSF development
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience at band 6 level within speciality
- Evidence of managing a team of staff.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of implementing change in the clinical practice
- Participated in nursing and medical audit
- Good communication skills Oral Written Listening
Desirable
Essential
- Working towards a degree management qualification
- Evidence of research and audit work
- Evidence of research and audit work
- Computer Literacy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional attitude towards nursing
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
- Trustworthy and non-prejudicial Enthusiastic about the role of the nurse
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
