Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse with experience in caring for acute adult patients within General Medicine at East Cheshire NHS Trust. The post holder will be required to support and work alongside other senior team members, ensuring effective clinical skills and knowledge are maintained at all times, acting as a role model demonstrating effective leadership whilst deputizing for the Senior Sister as required.
We are looking for someone who really wants to make a difference to our patients experience and who is keen to broaden their knowledge and skills.
The team have impeccably high standards and we are immensely proud of the service we provide. As such we are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, motivated individual who is keen to work alongside the team to keep standards high, and drive services forward in innovative ways.
Hours per week: 30
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse is to support, contribute to and assist the Band 7 Senior Sister in the leadership and the management of the Ward 2 Team and to take a lead responsibility for the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration in General / Adult nursing
- Evidence of post basic training / qualifications and experience at Band 5
- Acute Care skills course eg ILS (Intermediate Life Support), ALERT (Acute Life Threating Events Recognition and Treatment)
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a staff nurse and can demonstrate clinical credibility.
- Experience of mentoring and educating junior members of staff
- Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Desirable
- Experience in implementing improvements in practice/protocol or procedures.
- Experience in designing and delivering education to junior colleagues
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Acute care nursing
- Demonstrates a high standard of clinical practice in appropriate field.
- Continuous professional development
- Advocate of multi-disciplinary team-working
Desirable
- Competent information technology/word processing skills
- Commitment to achieving service line, Trust and National objectives
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and action
- Ability to delegate safely
- Ability to recognise own sphere of competence and escalate appropriately
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
Desirable
- Competencies in a range of relevant skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration in General / Adult nursing
- Evidence of post basic training / qualifications and experience at Band 5
- Acute Care skills course eg ILS (Intermediate Life Support), ALERT (Acute Life Threating Events Recognition and Treatment)
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a staff nurse and can demonstrate clinical credibility.
- Experience of mentoring and educating junior members of staff
- Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Desirable
- Experience in implementing improvements in practice/protocol or procedures.
- Experience in designing and delivering education to junior colleagues
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Acute care nursing
- Demonstrates a high standard of clinical practice in appropriate field.
- Continuous professional development
- Advocate of multi-disciplinary team-working
Desirable
- Competent information technology/word processing skills
- Commitment to achieving service line, Trust and National objectives
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and action
- Ability to delegate safely
- Ability to recognise own sphere of competence and escalate appropriately
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
Desirable
- Competencies in a range of relevant skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
