Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, Band 7 Respiratory

Job summary

'Internal Applicants Only'

The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse role is an exciting opportunity to develop your professional practice, leadership and management experience. This is a joint leadership role where two Ward Managers are responsible for the management of the 56 beds unit which includes a dedicated 11 bed Hi care Respiratory Support Unit. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual with a passion for ensuring quality driven care for respiratory patients. The successful candidate will show a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and compassionate approach to leadership.

We require an innovative self-motivated individual who is passionate about Respiratory team to join our team as a band 7 senior nurse, Excellent communication skills and self-awareness are required for your own and others well- The post holder will also contribute to respiratory team use your expert clinical knowledge, leadership skill for day to day patient management and within colleagues to embed a positive practice environment, the support changes to our services within the medicine division and wider developments within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job

- To develop and share expertise within the multidisciplinary team

- To develop and utilize the skills and expertise to act as a resource in the care of patients needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers

- To deploy high level skills in order to provide effective communication systems of support for patients

- To adhere to and promote in others the importance of infection control guidelines and procedures

- To ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials

- To lead on policy and service development within a multidisciplinary team context.

- To deliver and supervise patient care for the clinical area ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of nursing care.

- To manage caseload of patients within defined clinical area.

- To lead the management of infection control for the clinical area in accordance with Trust Objectives and Policies.

- To organise own time and that of qualified junior staff, unqualified staff and students.

- To support the senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the defined clinical area.

- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team

- Maintain and develop high standards of care

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.