Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for forward thinking, highly motivated nurses to apply for a post of Sister /Charge Nurse within the Geriatric Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of elderly patients.
We are looking for positive, enthusiastic clinical leaders with proven track records of strong leadership, innovative practice and highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills, to help lead our ward teams to deliver an excellent standard of quality care to our patients.
The post is for Ward G2 which is at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This ward will move to the Northern General Hospital within the next year.
The successful candidates with be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff; take ownership of challenge and manage changes across the clinical interface.
Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers on the ward.
To lead a team of qualified, support and student team members.
To take charge of the ward/dept regularly.
Support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
Desirable
- Evidence of academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study.
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine areas.
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
Desirable
- Evidence of academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study.
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine areas.
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
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).
