Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Department at the West Suffolk Hospital Foundation Trust. We are seeking to recruit Band 6 Charge Nurses into our team. The ability to demonstrate experience of shift leading is essential. Our main goal at the WSH Emergency Department is to provide quality patient centred care, whilst striving as a team and as a Trust, to achieve the national ED targets.
We have recently undertaken a major expansion project and we now have our own Majors Assessment Area. This together with a Rapid Assessment Area means we can ensure we meet all our patients' needs and ensure optimised service delivery. It doesn't stop here! We have a dedicated and enthusiastic ED work force that includes Acute Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) who can see, treat and discharge their own patients, assisting the medical ED team in delivering excellent care.
Following a CQC inspection in 2019, our Emergency Department received an overall rating of 'Good'. We are passionate supporters of our nursing team at every grade, but recognise the unique skills and experience that our Band 6 staff bring to the team. As our ideal candidate you must have a strong desire to deliver high quality ED nursing care as part of a motivated team.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to demonstrate a dynamic, hardworking and passionate approach to delivering the highest quality patient care, role modelling to the junior staff you will be leading.
Supporting Band 7 floor coordinator's in running of the department, be aware of the importance of ambulance off load times and supporting the department to do so.
You will have the opportunity to work clinically in all areas of the department, as well as actively contributing to the practice development and education of the Emergency Nursing Team, supported by the Unit Manager, Education Lead and Matron.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
To be based in ED promoting a cohesive emergency services team.
To support the Unit Manager in leading the Unit team and in doing so:
- To be aware of the need to adhere to Trust Escalation Policy relaying timely information relating to activity and acuity therefore meeting National Targets.
- Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
- Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
- Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area.
- Deputise in the absence of the Unit Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively.
- To promote and raise the profile of emergency nursing research and assist in the development and evaluation of new initiatives that are research and evidence based.
- To provide effective coordination of the Unit. Prioritisation and allocation of patients, directing transfers and facilitating admissions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
To be based in ED promoting a cohesive emergency services team.
To support the Unit Manager in leading the Unit team and in doing so:
- To be aware of the need to adhere to Trust Escalation Policy relaying timely information relating to activity and acuity therefore meeting National Targets.
- Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
- Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
- Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area.
- Deputise in the absence of the Unit Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively.
- To promote and raise the profile of emergency nursing research and assist in the development and evaluation of new initiatives that are research and evidence based.
- To provide effective coordination of the Unit. Prioritisation and allocation of patients, directing transfers and facilitating admissions.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Teaching or Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- ILS/ALERT
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- ALS
- Working towards degree
- ATLS
- EPLS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse within an Emergency Department
- Teaching experience
- Management experience
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Previous experience of working at a Band 6 level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Mentorship skills
- IV Drug Administration
- IT skills
- Research awareness
- Venepuncture/cannulation
- Able to prioritise care
- Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills
Desirable
- Good understanding of recruitment, staff development and performance management.
Teaching
Essential
- Able to be a mentor
- Evidence of the ability to teach/support staff
- Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment
- Interest in staff development
Desirable
- Previous mentorship experience
Research/Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues
- Research aware
- Awareness of current political/professional issues
Desirable
- Experience in audit activities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to function and build interdepartmental relationships within the multidisciplinary team
- Highly self-motivated
- Evidence of good time keeping and attendance
- Leadership qualities
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
- Time Management skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Teaching or Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- ILS/ALERT
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- ALS
- Working towards degree
- ATLS
- EPLS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse within an Emergency Department
- Teaching experience
- Management experience
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Previous experience of working at a Band 6 level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Mentorship skills
- IV Drug Administration
- IT skills
- Research awareness
- Venepuncture/cannulation
- Able to prioritise care
- Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills
Desirable
- Good understanding of recruitment, staff development and performance management.
Teaching
Essential
- Able to be a mentor
- Evidence of the ability to teach/support staff
- Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment
- Interest in staff development
Desirable
- Previous mentorship experience
Research/Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues
- Research aware
- Awareness of current political/professional issues
Desirable
- Experience in audit activities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to function and build interdepartmental relationships within the multidisciplinary team
- Highly self-motivated
- Evidence of good time keeping and attendance
- Leadership qualities
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
- Time Management skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
