Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse Day Surgery Ward

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic,highly motivated nursewith a passion for delivering high standards of care who is ready to develop their leadership skills as a Band 6 Charge Nurse. You will be a champion of patient experience and deliver the clinical strategy of exceptional patient care in line with the Trust vision and strategy.

You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Clinical Practice Educator, Day Surgery Leads and Medical team, and you will be supported within the role with on-going training which includes thedifferent speciality competencies and have access to a wide range of learning opportunities, in house and externally, to help take your career in the right direction, this will help support you to develop the competence and confidence you need as an effective, independent healthcare professional. You'll receive a full induction programme; benefit from ward and classroom-based training and clinical skills assessments.

We welcome applications from experienced Band 5 nurses who are looking to progress their careers to the next level. Currently working within an acute setting and have recent exposure to surgical patient pathways and shift leading, you will be eager to take on and

grow your leadership and mentoring skills. Your development is our priority and this will be supported by the senior nursing team and our clinical practice educator.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will work with the Day Surgery Matron and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of care and staff development, as part of the Day Surgery Team. In addition he/she will provide specialist care and/or support and deputise for the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
  • Following progression through the foundation gateway, the post holder will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge to progress through the second gateway when they will be expected to carry out all relevant duties without supervision, as delegated by line manager.
  • Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1160

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full 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. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full 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. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years at pay band 5 within a relevant speciality.
  • Post-registration clinical experience in the relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of research and audit
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC of Professional Conduct
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development, this will be a relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience of change management
  • Experience of managing a team

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Able to use initiative.
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years at pay band 5 within a relevant speciality.
  • Post-registration clinical experience in the relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of research and audit
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC of Professional Conduct
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development, this will be a relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience of change management
  • Experience of managing a team

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Able to use initiative.
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Riverside Day Surgery

Takazwida Dzuda

takazwida.dzuda@nhs.net

02033138809

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1160

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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