Job summary
DIVISION OF URGENT CARE
ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT (AMU)
Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6
Fixed term contract (12 months) - 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to recruit a sister/charge nurse (s) to our team on a 12 month fixed term contract; the department is committed to providing excellent patient centered care, where promoting training and development of staff to ensure that our workforce is fit for purpose.
An understanding of sickness absence and other HR issues also an understanding of the budget management and alternate ways of working along with knowledge of relevant KPIs would be advantageous.
Evidence of self-development and a desire to empower others to develop will be an expectation of the role.
Are you highly motivated, dynamic and looking to make a real difference to patient care and experience within an Acute Medical unit? We are looking to appoint an exceptional Registered Nurse on a permanent basis to join our established team.
To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.
- To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.
- To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- To lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.
- To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.
- To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- To lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside and Glossop.
We provide a range of high quality services both within the hospital and across our local community for both adults and children.
Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health and care partners.
We have a clear set of values and behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate and these are:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & basic interpretation, plastering, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, utilising PGDs, requesting x-rays.
- The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.
- Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.
- To complete Trust documentation/liaise with all agencies if any suspicions arise regarding the possibility of any Safeguarding Adult/Children issues.
- Maintain effective communication within the team by ensuring that information is transmitted at handover and is documented either in the notes, appropriate folders or on the computer system as deemed necessary.
- All documentation relating to a patients episode within the department is to be recorded accurately in the patients notes/computer system for future referencing as required.
- Assist in maintaining a calm, efficient and cost effective service.
- Assist in Co-ordinate/facilitate new staffs orientation into the department.
- Undertake individual responsibilities as delegated to the post holder.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & basic interpretation, plastering, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, utilising PGDs, requesting x-rays.
- The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.
- Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.
- To complete Trust documentation/liaise with all agencies if any suspicions arise regarding the possibility of any Safeguarding Adult/Children issues.
- Maintain effective communication within the team by ensuring that information is transmitted at handover and is documented either in the notes, appropriate folders or on the computer system as deemed necessary.
- All documentation relating to a patients episode within the department is to be recorded accurately in the patients notes/computer system for future referencing as required.
- Assist in maintaining a calm, efficient and cost effective service.
- Assist in Co-ordinate/facilitate new staffs orientation into the department.
- Undertake individual responsibilities as delegated to the post holder.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- Clinical Governance
- PDRs and Clinical Supervision
- Customer care complaints
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work as a team
- Demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise other nursing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- Clinical Governance
- PDRs and Clinical Supervision
- Customer care complaints
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work as a team
- Demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise other nursing staff
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).
