Job summary
Ward 100 is a Gastroenterology ward and has 27 beds. We are looking for a junior sister / charge nurse to work in partnership with the ward manager to lead and develop the team. The post holder will be a motivated and a committed role model. Ideally the post holder will require some knowledge within the gastroenterology field and an idea of how the service is run.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in exciting changes within the service.
You should be an experienced nurse looking to progress your career in leadership. You should be caring, enthusiastic and committed to delivering a safe and effective service for our patients.We will give you a great career in an incredible place to work with a commitment to providing the best care.
Main duties of the job
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward based team of qualified and non qualified staff.
The post holder will be required to deputise in the absence of the Ward Sister and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a team leader effectively
- Able to delegate tasks effectively and fairly
Special Attributes and Other
Essential
- Shows evidence of good listening skills
- Able to motivate team members
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates empathy and diplomacy
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Up to date NMC Registration
- Teaching / assessing / mentorship course.
Desirable
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical experience of working in gastroenterology
- Experience of working with electronic patient records
- Ability to adapt to varying situations
- Professional Awareness
Desirable
- An understanding of risk assessment
- Understanding of the Trust complaints procedure and Datix system
- Completion of preceptorship
Person Specification
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a team leader effectively
- Able to delegate tasks effectively and fairly
Special Attributes and Other
Essential
- Shows evidence of good listening skills
- Able to motivate team members
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates empathy and diplomacy
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Up to date NMC Registration
- Teaching / assessing / mentorship course.
Desirable
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical experience of working in gastroenterology
- Experience of working with electronic patient records
- Ability to adapt to varying situations
- Professional Awareness
Desirable
- An understanding of risk assessment
- Understanding of the Trust complaints procedure and Datix system
- Completion of preceptorship
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).
