Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - AAU Level 3 Yellow/Blue

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse to join the Respiratory Unit and ARCU based in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow at Watford General Hospital (Full time). NIV (Non- invasive ventilation) is provided for the care of patients with Type 2 Respiratory Failure.

ARCU is one of the few areas in WHTHT which caters NIV as a specialist care. The ARCU (Acute Respiratory Care Unit), is an 8 bedded unit within Respiratory. The Respiratory Unit caters for patients with acute respiratory conditions, Tracheostomy and Chest Drain patients.

You will learn the details of managing patients with various Respiratory care needs as well as requiring isolation management. This is a great starting point for any nurses looking to understand and learn about infection control in the long term.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated, Adaptable and hardworking individuals who will work in partnership with our Senior Nursing Team to give our patients the best care every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse you will regularly take charge of ARCU or take charge of the whole unit in Respiratory ward.This position will allow you to gain excellent skills in NIV, tracheostomy care, chest drain, airway management and patients with other respiratory and medical conditions.

It will allow you to work with newly registered Nurses and student Nurses on a regular basis. This position will also have the opportunity to cover NIV bleep for out of hours for which you will be given training for. You will also be working closely with NIV specialist care practitioner, Band 7 Senior Sister and Matron for Respiratory Unit and ARCU in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow.

Training will be given and there is an opportunity for staff to develop professionally to their full potential and this will be done through the Trust Training & Development Programme.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-A-4714

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse is required to:

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and
Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with theSenior Sister/Charge Nurse
Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse inher/his absence

Person specification

Applications are scored against the person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse is required to:

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and
Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with theSenior Sister/Charge Nurse
Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse inher/his absence

Person specification

Applications are scored against the person specification.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification

Essential

Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification

Essential

Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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