Job summary
The Respiratory Unit are offering a fantastic Twelve - Month Secondment opportunity to join our progressive and dynamic Acute Respiratory ward as a Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
As a team we are committed to providing high quality care to our patients. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our compassionate and driven team. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about respiratory nursing and show commitment towards service improvement. You will work alongside the senior nursing team and Matron to provide strong clinical leadership to the ward facilitating the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.
Our Respiratory Department has been instrumental in caring for patients with complex respiratory conditions resulting in the development of a Respiratory High Care unit across the 8th Floor in line with the Trusts 'Fit for the Future' plans. As a team are able to offer you excellent managerial support and are fully committed to your personal professional development.
Main duties of the job
Our successful Sister/ Charge Nurse will be able to work alongside the existing team in a leadership role to assist in the enhancement and development of Respiratory services, with a particular focus on the delivery of high-quality care within a busy and acute environment. You will be in charge of the clinical shift and dedicated to ensuring the planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of care embedding the Trusts behaviours and values.
Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement and be committed to the development of your team. You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations ensuring you are able to provide support to junior members of the team and maintain patient safety. Successful candidates will actively assist and support the ward manager to ensure the effective management of the ward and deputize in their absence. You must be flexible in being able to work as part of a 24-hour service.
About us
The Respiratory Unit is a a 57 Bedded mix-sexed Respiratory Ward. We work closely together as part of a multidisciplinary team and strive to deliver a high standard of care to patients and their families. We aim to create an inclusive and innovative working environment that embrace's the trust values. We are ambitious and highly motivated to provide outstanding care for our area.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing and professionally leading the nursing team as a key member of the multidisciplinary workforce.The directly delivery and co-ordination of patient care; ensuring that the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of that care is of a high standard, encompassing the Trust vision of best care for everyoneEnsuring that Trust local policies and procedures are known and adhered to and will ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Participating in Quality Improvement projects to assist with service development in line with Fit for the Future Plans
Please see attached for full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing and professionally leading the nursing team as a key member of the multidisciplinary workforce.The directly delivery and co-ordination of patient care; ensuring that the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of that care is of a high standard, encompassing the Trust vision of best care for everyoneEnsuring that Trust local policies and procedures are known and adhered to and will ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Participating in Quality Improvement projects to assist with service development in line with Fit for the Future Plans
Please see attached for full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio, registration revalidation and commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Post Graduate teaching certificate or working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate years post registration experience in Respiratory Nursing / High Dependency Care.
- Can effectively manage and lead a clinical shift ensuring patient safety and high standards of care are maintained.
Desirable
- Risk assessment and Audit Experience
- Experience in Service Development
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Evidence of extensive clinical skills inclusive of caring for patients requiring Non-invasive Ventilation
- Acts as a role model and able to lead by example to ensure the Trusts Values and Behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio, registration revalidation and commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Post Graduate teaching certificate or working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate years post registration experience in Respiratory Nursing / High Dependency Care.
- Can effectively manage and lead a clinical shift ensuring patient safety and high standards of care are maintained.
Desirable
- Risk assessment and Audit Experience
- Experience in Service Development
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Evidence of extensive clinical skills inclusive of caring for patients requiring Non-invasive Ventilation
- Acts as a role model and able to lead by example to ensure the Trusts Values and Behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
