Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department.
The role of the Sister / Charge Nurse is pivotal in providing leadership and support to our nursing teams, ensuring the smooth running of a shift in a challenging, busy environment.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoys a challenge. Applicants must enjoy a fast pace acute environment as well as having a keen interest in ensuring high quality nursing standards are being delivered.
We are looking for a registered nurse who has band 6 experience within the emergency Department or Band 7 experience in critical care.
Main duties of the job
Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the given area. Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
Provide direction and effective and inspirational leadership to he nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within the area for which they are accountable.
Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the department team, CMG and across the wider organisation. Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the department. Ability to lead and work in all areas of the department. Practise clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for all patients.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- Lead the team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
- Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.
- Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.
- Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs.
- Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs.
- Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.
- Maximize use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
- Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- Lead the team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
- Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.
- Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.
- Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs.
- Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs.
- Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.
- Maximize use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
- Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN (level relevant to field of practice ie adult / child / MH or LD)
- Band 6 experience in Emergency Nursing for 2 years
- Educated to Degree Level
- Trauma Course
- Life support Course ALS
- Recognised NMC Teaching And Assessing Course or a Practice Assessor Preparation Day
Desirable
- Master's degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise relevant to Speciality
- o Good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safety
- o An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing / midwifery and the NHS as a whole.
- o Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Audit experience/research skills
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 Years experience in Emergency Nursing, 2 of which must be at Band 6 level.
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
Desirable
- Development of multi- disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management
- Demonstrates knowledge in ward / clinical accreditation processes
Leadership & Education
Essential
- Evidence of successful change management
- Ability to prioritise
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi- disciplinary team
- Dynamic individual, able to challenge constructively and to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills Able to influence other professional groups Effective communicator and negotiator Acts as a clinical role model and support for all multi-disciplinary learners within the ward or unit
- Ability to inspire confidence in others, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and acting as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Strong Team worker
- Flexible and Adaptable in approach
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Desirable
- Project management
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word / excel / Virtual teams)
Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of recent / continuous Post- registration professional development.
- Ongoing personal development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
- Knowledge of budgetary management
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN (level relevant to field of practice ie adult / child / MH or LD)
- Band 6 experience in Emergency Nursing for 2 years
- Educated to Degree Level
- Trauma Course
- Life support Course ALS
- Recognised NMC Teaching And Assessing Course or a Practice Assessor Preparation Day
Desirable
- Master's degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise relevant to Speciality
- o Good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safety
- o An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing / midwifery and the NHS as a whole.
- o Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Audit experience/research skills
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 Years experience in Emergency Nursing, 2 of which must be at Band 6 level.
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
Desirable
- Development of multi- disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management
- Demonstrates knowledge in ward / clinical accreditation processes
Leadership & Education
Essential
- Evidence of successful change management
- Ability to prioritise
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi- disciplinary team
- Dynamic individual, able to challenge constructively and to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills Able to influence other professional groups Effective communicator and negotiator Acts as a clinical role model and support for all multi-disciplinary learners within the ward or unit
- Ability to inspire confidence in others, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and acting as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Strong Team worker
- Flexible and Adaptable in approach
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Desirable
- Project management
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word / excel / Virtual teams)
Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of recent / continuous Post- registration professional development.
- Ongoing personal development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
- Knowledge of budgetary management
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).
