Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the challenging but rewarding role of Ward Sister / Charge nurse to join the team on Ward E16.
The successful applicant will already be a developing inspirational leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team and work with patients to deliver excellence in nursing care. A kind and caring manner in supporting our patients, their families and our dedicated team of staff is vital to this role.
In order to succeed you will have excellent patient care, clinical and managerial skills. You will have experience in a surgical area, or similar environment in the role of Deputy Sister / Charge nurse and recent experience of acute care environments. Excellent communication skills are also essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
You will be self-driven, innovative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be highly motivated with a desire to provide the highest standards of care, whilst demonstrating clear leadership. You will provide support and supervision of nursing and non-nursing staff; assist in maintaining and monitoring of standards through Nursing Metrics Dashboard, Tendable Benchmarks and Trust Infection Control Audits and standards.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership and managerial skills. You will lead by example to deliver excellence in patient care. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills. You will be enthusiastic and motivated and will enjoy working in a fast paced ever changing environment.
You will be expected to work as part of the clinical team and lead that team to deliver the highest possible standards of care. A desire to improve patient experience is essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership and managerial skills. You will lead by example to deliver excellence in patient care. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills. You will be enthusiastic and motivated and will enjoy working in a fast paced ever changing environment.
You will be expected to work as part of the clinical team and lead that team to deliver the highest possible standards of care. A desire to improve patient experience is essential
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Degree in health / nursing related Studies
- Relevant post-basic study relevant to specialty
- Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing / Mentoring Qualification
- Formal leadership and management training
Desirable
- Research training/experience
- Completion of all local competency packages.
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
Experience
Essential
- post registration experience to include management/leadership experience
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research.
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
- Clinical experience within the speciality
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability
- Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances.
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Can formulate short and long term objectives
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations .
- Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team.
Desirable
- ability to effectively lead a team
- effective time management skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
Desirable
- Ability in the use of appraisal, personal development review and training needs analysis
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Degree in health / nursing related Studies
- Relevant post-basic study relevant to specialty
- Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing / Mentoring Qualification
- Formal leadership and management training
Desirable
- Research training/experience
- Completion of all local competency packages.
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
Experience
Essential
- post registration experience to include management/leadership experience
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research.
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
- Clinical experience within the speciality
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability
- Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances.
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Can formulate short and long term objectives
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations .
- Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team.
Desirable
- ability to effectively lead a team
- effective time management skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
Desirable
- Ability in the use of appraisal, personal development review and training needs analysis
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).