Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Post on the Acute Floor at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Are you a Band 5 nurse looking for a chance to develop into a more senior role?
Are you a Band 6 nurse, wanting a new challenge and to gain experience in Acute Medicine?
If you enjoy a challenge and want to develop your skills further then this is the ideal opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to develop skills and knowledge in Acute Medicine, leadership, assessment, caring for the acutely ill patient, and coordinating the patient journey through the unit. You will be able to acquire skills in staff management; inclusive of probationary management, incident investigations, roster management, assessing students and supporting new starters, appraisals, audits, service improvements and initiatives.
About us
We are a dynamic and supportive team. We have 60 Acute Medical Beds across 4 wards on one floor. The unit is ever changing, fast paced and forward thinking. Promoting quality and safety and helping to improve the patient experience.
We have a strong senior team composing two Band 7 Nurses, and 9 Band 6 Nurses with extensive experience in Acute Medical Nursing. We lead a diverse and forward thinking team of Band 5 Nurses and Band 4 Nursing Associates. We also have Trainee Nursing Associates, Health Care Assistants and Apprentices. We regularly support student nurses on their learning journey.
We offer 6 months probationary support, with training opportunities to develop your Acute Skills further. You will be supported by an established Band 6 Nurse and have a supernumerary period, in the early months of your employment. You will have monthly 1-1 meetings with one of the Band 7s, and an annual appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinating the shift and patient journey through Acute Medical Unit.
Managing a team
Roster Management
Sickness Management
Audits
Leading ward meetings
Link nurse role and training the team
Incident Investigations
Verbal Complaints
Supporting staff in their probationary and training periods
Completing Appraisals with your allocated team
Assessing and Managing students and apprentices
Please see attached Job description for further details.
For more information or to come and meet the team,
Please contact Ward Manager Jodie Spencer/Holly Mileham on 01422 223738
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinating the shift and patient journey through Acute Medical Unit.
Managing a team
Roster Management
Sickness Management
Audits
Leading ward meetings
Link nurse role and training the team
Incident Investigations
Verbal Complaints
Supporting staff in their probationary and training periods
Completing Appraisals with your allocated team
Assessing and Managing students and apprentices
Please see attached Job description for further details.
For more information or to come and meet the team,
Please contact Ward Manager Jodie Spencer/Holly Mileham on 01422 223738
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Leadership development programme
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential
- Experience working within Acute Medicine
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
Communication & 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
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Leadership development programme
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential
- Experience working within Acute Medicine
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
Communication & 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).
