Sister / Charge Nurse

Job summary

There has never been a better time to join the female surgical team on Ward 14 at our Queens Hospital Burton site

We are looking for an experienced Nurse with specialist knowledge and skills in the care of patients with general surgery, colorectal, urology and breast conditions, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and staff who are passionate about high quality and innovative care.

You will support the Management Team in the day-to-day management of the ward whilst supporting junior members of staff in the clinical setting.

Demonstrable post registration experience is essential to be considered.

Ward 14 is a 20-bed acute Surgical Ward. Specialising in diagnosis, treatment and continuing care of adults of all ages with a wide range of general surgery, colorectal, urology & breast conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work across the ward and coordinate patient care and take charge, supporting the Senior Sister.

The successful candidate will have good leadership skills and support change. We can offer training and development both clinically and through leadership.

You will need to have excellent clinical skills; knowledge and communication skills with exemplary high standards of care.

You will be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be.

• Ensuring all staff are supported to provide high standards of quality care
• Completing clinical audits and using them to shape/influence improvement projects
• Complete rosters
• Sickness management
• Performance management
• Be a vital point of contact for patients and relatives

Closing date of applications: 12th November 2024

Interview date: 26th November 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE130RB

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE130RB

Employer's website

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

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