Job summary
A sister/charge nurse required for a 24 bedded rehabilitation ward. Clifton hospital promotes independent living with an aim to get patients to live independently. This is a 12 month secondment opportunity. This could be a secondment with your line manager's permission.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a Band 6 to work as part of our motivated and supportive team.
Ward 2 specialises in inpatient rehab with a goal to get patients to remain at home safely for as long as possible. We take a multidisciplinary team approach to developing patients therapy plans and helping them reach their rehab potential.
Anyone interested must display an enthusiastic and dynamic approach in caring for our patients, and must be willing to participate and assist in the development of the unit. Ward 2 encourages bringing the fun and passion back into nursing and needs someone who is motivated and proactive in their approach to improving and sustaining patient care.
Outstanding communication skills, ability to lead and support the team along with use of initiative is essential within the role as is the desire to deliver safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
About us
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will support the Ward Manager and act as a deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager displaying the standard expected by the ward manager and the Organisation. In return you will receive support from both your ward manager , band 6 team and clinical matron.
Deputy to ward manager
Rota management
Audits
Incident management
Appraisals
Staff training
Coordination of ward
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will support the Ward Manager and act as a deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager displaying the standard expected by the ward manager and the Organisation. In return you will receive support from both your ward manager , band 6 team and clinical matron.
Deputy to ward manager
Rota management
Audits
Incident management
Appraisals
Staff training
Coordination of ward
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1ST Level)
- Diploma -Post Registration qualification in speciality
- -Post Registration qualification in speciality
- -Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- - Degree/working towards
- Leadership course
- mentorship
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Teaching within clinical area -
- .Evidence of continuous professional development -
- Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
- - Experience of clinical audit and research
Desirable
- - Experience of change management
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to set & establish priorities - - -- -- -
- -Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Good time management
- Basic I.T. skills -
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all Levels
- Problem solver
- - Lateral thinker and problem solver
- -- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota -
- Management of change
- Influencing skills
- Delegation skills
- Venepuncture / Cannulation -
- Basic Life Support
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1ST Level)
- Diploma -Post Registration qualification in speciality
- -Post Registration qualification in speciality
- -Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- - Degree/working towards
- Leadership course
- mentorship
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Teaching within clinical area -
- .Evidence of continuous professional development -
- Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
- - Experience of clinical audit and research
Desirable
- - Experience of change management
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to set & establish priorities - - -- -- -
- -Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Good time management
- Basic I.T. skills -
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all Levels
- Problem solver
- - Lateral thinker and problem solver
- -- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota -
- Management of change
- Influencing skills
- Delegation skills
- Venepuncture / Cannulation -
- Basic Life Support
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
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).
