Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the AFU team to cover for Maternity leave over 6 months. The successful applicant will provide excellence in nursing care to the population living with frailty. Will deputise for the ward leader & take charge of the ward. Also provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.
Main duties of the job
Key Result AreasThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff.2. To promote the role of frailty care to stakeholders.3. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and externalStakeholders.4. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment.5. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies.
About us
We believe that leadership is part of every role, that certainly includes the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.
Our Leadership Framework outlines the behaviours we expect of all our people; we call this 'leading the Chesterfield way' - it's about how we interact with all our people. The framework directly supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions, setting out principles that colleagues can role model to make the Trust an even better place to work, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. The framework also provides support for individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.
As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:oCompassion: Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.oAmbition: Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.oRespect: Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.oEncouragement: Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is 34.5 hours per week, working a combination of long days and nights across the 7 day week. Flexibility with shifts is preferred but a flexible working application would be considered.
Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is 34.5 hours per week, working a combination of long days and nights across the 7 day week. Flexibility with shifts is preferred but a flexible working application would be considered.
Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1 st Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in medicine
Desirable
- Degree
- ILS Course
- Frailty Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing acute medical patients
- Experience in managing patients living with frailty
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role.
- Contribution to Change
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills.
Care Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Articulate / confident
- Team player
- Initiative/ Decisive
- Motivated / Energetic/ Enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Sensitive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1 st Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in medicine
Desirable
- Degree
- ILS Course
- Frailty Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing acute medical patients
- Experience in managing patients living with frailty
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role.
- Contribution to Change
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills.
Care Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Articulate / confident
- Team player
- Initiative/ Decisive
- Motivated / Energetic/ Enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Sensitive
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).
