Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
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Job summary
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for band 7 Ward manager at Barts Health NHS Trust in the Division of Specialist Medicine.
Specialist Medicine Ward (13D) is a busy ward within the specialist medicine division specialising in acute medicine, haematology, endocrinology, and metabolic medicine.
There is a multidisciplinary approach to care on our ward, where you would be expected to be able to problem solve independently and work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
You should possess excellent communication skills and be committed to delivering safe and compassionate care. We welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to patients.
Working closely with the ward nursing team the post holder is responsible for leading the ward to deliver a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives whilst working closely with the Medical teams and Senior Nurse/Matron. The post holder will demonstrate clinical expertise within medicine in the assessment, planning, and delivery of care using a holistic approach. The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skills to co-ordinate and supervise the activity of Unit staff, promote multi-disciplinary working, and foster a supportive, learning environment.
Main duties of the job
To lead by example as an expect practitioner providing organisational and leadership to the multidisciplinary team. To deputise for the senior nurse when necessary.
To ensure continuity and high standards of care including sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
To take proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-5551331RLH-A
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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