Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aspirant band 6 sister/charge nurse to support the senior team in Ward 5a - General Medicine.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and take on a new challenge. Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ways of working dependent on service needs is an essential part of the role.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff
To deputise for the Departmental Manager in their absence
To take a lead on clinical practice and departmental issues
To work clinically in all areas of the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent leadership skills that are required to ensure safe care is delivered in these challenging times
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for a cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - Monitoring EST, device training, e - roster, performance management, providing leadership on the ward.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 6000 employees and a turnover of £343 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for a cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - Monitoring EST, device training, datix/complaints, performance management, student experience, providing leadership on the ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for a cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - Monitoring EST, device training, datix/complaints, performance management, student experience, providing leadership on the ward.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
Desirable
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Leadership development programme
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
Desirable
- Recent experience working within Acute Medicine
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
Desirable
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Leadership development programme
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
Desirable
- Recent experience working within Acute Medicine
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
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).
