Job summary
Are you an experienced surgical nurse looking for an exciting new challenge. Great Ward Sisters and Charge Nurses have a strong sense of ownership of their wards and love to be in charge. They're honest and straightforward and they have high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have a lot of drive and they keep going when things are tough.
The job is not right for everyone but for those who have the right strengths and motivators its energising, rewarding and they love it.
"Is providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse role in Newcastle Hospitals might be right for you.
Two opportunities have arisen for highly motivated experienced Registered Nurses to join the Neurosciences team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in the role of Sister/Charge Nurse to work both on the ward and in the enhanced care area.
This post would suit candidates with previous Neurosurgical experience within the inpatient ward areas, recovery or critical care setting.
Applicants should have Neurosurgical ward/ ICCU/HDU/Recovery experience.
- Interview Date: 08 January 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/ Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We have a post within the Neurosciences department on Ward 15 as a B6 ward sister.
Ward 15 has 26 beds and an additional 4 enhanced care beds offering care for post- operative patients who require extra monitoring and support. Ward 15 is a regional unit providing specialist care to a diverse range of Neurosurgical patients within the North-East/North-West region, providing a comprehensive range of tests, treatments and procedures for all types of Neurosurgical and Spinal conditions. The Directorate offers a comprehensive range of Neurosciences care and offers immense learning opportunities within this clinical specialty.
As a ward sister you will be pivotal in supporting the senior sister and ward team to deliver on the Trust vision, showing great leadership, support and passion for the role.
Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
- In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
- Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
- In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
- Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
- Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Relevant specialist qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Audit / research experience
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
- Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Relevant specialist qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Audit / research experience
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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).
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