Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse - Hembury Ward

Job summary

We require an RN, for the post of Junior Sister/ Junior Charge Nurse, on Hembury Ward for a permanent post.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 to join our nursing team on Hembury Ward. Hembury Ward is a busy 28 bedded respiratory ward incorporating 4 level 1 beds.

We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering a high standard of care to our patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated Band 6 that can display good management skills, have demonstrable post registration experience, preferably within respiratory nursing, and to have demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing staff and clinical expertise.

You must be prepared to complete additional training/competencies as required.

This Band 6 must be forward thinking and dynamic in their approach to change.

They must demonstrate a desire to deliver high quality patient centred care and develop the nursing team.

You must be compassionate, kind, caring, committed to becoming a respiratory nurse and have a good sense of humour. Respiratory training will be provided and ongoing support.

For further information and an informal discussion, please telephone Senior Sister Katrina Ladd via 01752 432931.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To support the Ward Manager to provide clinical management, leadership and expertise in all aspects of service delivery within the sphere of responsibility.

The post holder, with support from the ward manager, will ensure that high standards are are developed, implemented and maintained, by ensuring clinical development of all staff within the department.

To lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment.

Uphold the trusts values.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Hembury Ward, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Hembury Ward, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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