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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Sister / Charge Nurse

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Job summary

The Surgical Receiving Unit (SRU) is a new unit within Torbay Hospital that takes patients directly referred from GPs, patients from the Emergency Department and patients from clinic.

We take a lot of specialities including Urology, Orthopaedics and ENT. It is a fast-paced environment where every member of the MDT supports each other and are valued.

As a sister/Charge Nurse you will provide day to day leadership to the nursing team facilitating the efficient working of the multidisciplinary team to assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

In this role you will be co-ordinating the running of the Surgical Receiving Unit to ensure a good patient journey and support of staff on the shift.

Main duties of the job

  • The main duties of the Sister/Charge nurse are to co-ordinate the shift whilst maintaining a calm and professional attitude
  • You will help in the day to day running of the unit, whilst helping to support the team around you to be able to deliver a high standard of care.

About us

Why Work With Us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust encourages a multi-cultural workforce, with a focus on staff well-being.

You will be working in a dynamic community team that covers the beautiful area or Torbay.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

Details

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6894071-NMC

Job locations

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust

Lowes Bridge

torquay

TQ27AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • o2 years of experience in Emergency department/ Assessment Unit and/or surgical experience.
  • oKnowledge of clinical governance
  • o Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • oConflict management
  • o Ability to prioritise care

Desirable

  • oTo be an effective leader and role model
  • oMentorship
  • oTo be able to work under pressure and make safe clinical decisions
  • oNegotiation skills
  • oLeadership experience or training
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • o2 years of experience in Emergency department/ Assessment Unit and/or surgical experience.
  • oKnowledge of clinical governance
  • o Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • oConflict management
  • o Ability to prioritise care

Desirable

  • oTo be an effective leader and role model
  • oMentorship
  • oTo be able to work under pressure and make safe clinical decisions
  • oNegotiation skills
  • oLeadership experience or training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust

Lowes Bridge

torquay

TQ27AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust

Lowes Bridge

torquay

TQ27AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Natalia Gomez Borrego

natalia.gomezborrego@nhs.net

01803654679

Details

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6894071-NMC

Job locations

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust

Lowes Bridge

torquay

TQ27AA


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