Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Junior Sister post at Milford Hospital. Milford Hospital is a 30
bed sub-acute care and frailty unit. We have two wards and specialise in
orthopedic geriatric patients recovering post-surgery.
Supported by the other junior
sisters / charge nurses & senior sister, you will be responsible for the running
of the shift and delivery of care, working closely with the multi-disciplinary
team.
We are looking for a dynamic person,
wanting to expand their current skills and progress through the management
career path. We are searching for a natural leader with drive, enthusiasm and
commitment to achieve high standards of nursing care, as well as our goals and
aspirations for the future. We have fantastic opportunities for training and
career development at Milford and will support additional training to help
develop the right candidate to reach their potential.
Main duties of the job
The applicant absolutely must
be flexible to work a range of shifts both days and nights and be able to
inspire the team to make positive changes which will better patient care and
staff morale. An understanding of the trusts values, true north objectives and
achieving excellence program would be beneficial for this role, in addition to
knowledge on how Quality Improvement can be used to enhance patient care.
We are looking for someone who
can share our vision for the future at Milford, where we are expanding our
services to include sub-acute care, MRI, CT, Phlebotomy and ECHO, in addition
to other community services. There are exciting developments ahead in Milfords
future and we want someone who will strive to help us achieve our goals and
aspire to create the best care environment possible.
Free transport to and from
Guildford can be arranged if required and free parking is available on site.
Informal enquires about this
position are very welcome.
Please contact: Senior Sister Lynette
Nunn
Telephone:
01483 956480 Ext 5480
Email:lynettenunn@nhs.net
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of
nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice
development. As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management
of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and
procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of
nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.
They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas,
recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support
to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit,
research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of
care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times.
The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.
To assist in the management of the unit on a day to day basis by appropriate deployment,
delegation and supervision of all grades of staff. To act as a team leader on shift. To facilitate
an improvement in the quality of healthcare for patients. To help provide a conducive working
and learning environment. To support the senior sister to promote evidence based nursing
practice within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of
nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice
development. As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management
of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and
procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of
nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.
They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas,
recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support
to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit,
research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of
care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times.
The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.
To assist in the management of the unit on a day to day basis by appropriate deployment,
delegation and supervision of all grades of staff. To act as a team leader on shift. To facilitate
an improvement in the quality of healthcare for patients. To help provide a conducive working
and learning environment. To support the senior sister to promote evidence based nursing
practice within the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 or above within acute hospital setting.
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence.
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture.
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
- Evidence of research based practice.
Desirable
- Clinical audit.
- Evidence in changing practice and project management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12.
- Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting.
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent.
- First degree.
- D32/33 [A1]NVQ Assessors Award.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 or above within acute hospital setting.
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence.
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture.
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
- Evidence of research based practice.
Desirable
- Clinical audit.
- Evidence in changing practice and project management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12.
- Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting.
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent.
- First degree.
- D32/33 [A1]NVQ Assessors Award.
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).
