Job summary
UNIT SISTER/CHARGE NURSE-EOU Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an already strong hardworking team within the Surgical Division
We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic individual who possess excellent care values and are able to deliver a high quality service within the surgical division of trauma and orthopaedics.
You must have a strong sense of team spirit and be able to offer continued development support and learning to an existing well developed team.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership and organisational skills whilst working in a fast paced and challenging environment.
You will be expected to plan coordinate and work in partnership with an established MDT
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical expertise to the ward/department team, acting as a role model in the delivery of patient care. To support the Team leader 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,
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our 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 & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Current registration
- ENB 998/997 / mentorship module or equivalent
- Intermediate Life support
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree or working towards
- Advanced Life support
- First line management course
Experience
Essential
- Experienced at band 5
- Proven experience at Practice development
Desirable
- Proven Experience in ward management / supervision
- Proven experience of change management
- Experience of budget management
- Proven experience of implementing clinical governance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expert in area of practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Expanded role skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Skilled Motivator
- Excellent communication skills
- I.T Literate
Desirable
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Excellent understanding of risk management process
- Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
- Knowledge of relevant regional and national initiatives
- Able to address and solve complex problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Current registration
- ENB 998/997 / mentorship module or equivalent
- Intermediate Life support
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree or working towards
- Advanced Life support
- First line management course
Experience
Essential
- Experienced at band 5
- Proven experience at Practice development
Desirable
- Proven Experience in ward management / supervision
- Proven experience of change management
- Experience of budget management
- Proven experience of implementing clinical governance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expert in area of practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Expanded role skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Skilled Motivator
- Excellent communication skills
- I.T Literate
Desirable
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Excellent understanding of risk management process
- Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
- Knowledge of relevant regional and national initiatives
- Able to address and solve complex problems
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).
