Job summary
WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL
ACUTE RESPIRATORY UNIT (ARU)
JUNIOR SISTER / CHARGE NURSE
BAND 6
FULL TIME POST - 37.5 HRS
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse with a passion for respiratory medicine
to join our Acute Respiratory Unit (ARU) at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
ARU is a 31 bedded ward which includes 2 high care areas and a treatment room for day case procedures.
The successful
candidate ideally would have had experience in caring for respiratory patients
and general medical conditions. A full training programme will be available for
the successful applicant.
You will be a highly visible leader and be
experienced as a professional role model.
You will be flexible and have the ability to work in a busy environment.
If you feel you
have the necessary skills and wish to be part of a friendly professional team
we would be glad to receive your application, informal visits are welcomed.
For an informal visit or further
information please contact :
Sr Emma Morris
Ward Manager for ARU on 01905 760563 or Matron Georgina Darby on Direct Dial:
01905 733883 / Bleep 662 via switchboard on 01905 763333.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced registered nurse; as Sister / Charge Nurse you will help support the Ward Manager to lead and manage ARU, so that high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients and their carer's.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times though
the effective management of staff and resources and to be available for advice
and support within the ward/unit.
Provide
effective leadership and to act as a good role model, as well as to liaise with
all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care
in the best interests of the patient and family
To
supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as
appropriate.
Achieve
and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop
and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area
of clinical practice (i.e. Venepuncture, Cannulation).
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times though
the effective management of staff and resources and to be available for advice
and support within the ward/unit.
Provide
effective leadership and to act as a good role model, as well as to liaise with
all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care
in the best interests of the patient and family
To
supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as
appropriate.
Achieve
and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop
and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area
of clinical practice (i.e. Venepuncture, Cannulation).
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current registration.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience / training.
- Post registration qualification or experience in the specialty
- NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification.
- Higher Degree.
- Clinical audit activity.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field
- Clinically credible
- Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills, Leadership skills and
- Fully aware of principles of infection control
- Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues
- Computer literate as appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Competent to undertake venepuncture and cannulation if appropriate.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Ability to think clearly under pressure
- Ability to provide leadership and support to junior members of the team.
- Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the post e.g. terminal illness, trauma, chronic/critical illness
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging behaviour
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 within the speciality or related field
- Ward / Departmental management experience at Band 5 or above
- Ward / Department based teaching
- Managing clinical risk and incidents at Ward / Department level.
Desirable
- Risk assessment.
- Staff appraisals and PDP formation.
- Sickness absence / performance management.
- Complaints handling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current registration.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience / training.
- Post registration qualification or experience in the specialty
- NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification.
- Higher Degree.
- Clinical audit activity.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field
- Clinically credible
- Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills, Leadership skills and
- Fully aware of principles of infection control
- Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues
- Computer literate as appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Competent to undertake venepuncture and cannulation if appropriate.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Ability to think clearly under pressure
- Ability to provide leadership and support to junior members of the team.
- Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the post e.g. terminal illness, trauma, chronic/critical illness
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging behaviour
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 within the speciality or related field
- Ward / Departmental management experience at Band 5 or above
- Ward / Department based teaching
- Managing clinical risk and incidents at Ward / Department level.
Desirable
- Risk assessment.
- Staff appraisals and PDP formation.
- Sickness absence / performance management.
- Complaints handling.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
