Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Bracken Ward
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Job summary
Bracken Ward is a gastroenterology and acute medical ward at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The ward has 17 beds 11 of which are dedicated to gastro patients.
The ward is now in the position to offer the right candidate the chance to join the team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. The ward has a strong dynamic team that provide the highest standard of care to a group of patients with a wide range of Gastro issues and conditions.
We are looking for the right person to come and join the team. The right candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work within the team whilst also supporting colleagues. The post-holder will be required to be a team leader for a group of staff on a daily basis. The ward can be challenging due to the acuity and complexity of our patients but also very rewarding. There is a lot of opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills.
There will be the opportunity for further training and development for the successful candidate.
If you feel you are ready for the challenge of becoming a Band 6 on this busy and rewarding unit then please apply.
Main duties of the job
The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
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
18 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-5919145WXH
Job locations
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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