Job summary
Do you want to lead an exciting new service and help shape frailty care from day one?
The Harbour Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service at Newton Abbot Hospital is launching, and we are seeking an experienced Sister / Charge Nurse to support the coordination and day-to-day running of this innovative new unit.
The Harbour provides a patient-centred alternative to hospital admission, delivering same-day assessment, treatment and discharge for older people living with frailty. This role is key to ensuring a smooth patient journey, maintaining high standards of care, and supporting staff within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
As the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you will:
- Take charge of the coordination of the unit and the shift
- Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for the team
- Support safe, effective patient flow and high-quality care delivery
- Work closely with the MDT, patients and families
- Support staff development and maintain Trust and NMC standards
We are looking for a confident, adaptable leader who thrives in dynamic clinical settings and is passionate about delivering high-quality frailty and same day emergency care.
If you are ready to step into a leadership role, make a real difference, and be part of building a new service you can be proud of -- we want to hear from you. Contact Sister Helen Thatcher on 01626 324608
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
- To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients need and be adaptable and responsive.
- Support and develop Junior Staff
- Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER)
- Role model and lead the way to excellent care
About us
We are looking for a passionate and committed Band 6 ward sister/ charge nurse who has an interest in Frailty /Elderly care/ dementia care or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.
You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours anddeliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
To ensure care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high quality service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
- To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
- Support and develop junior staff, act as a role model and lead the way to excellent care.
- Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER), delegate explicit roles and responsibilities.
- Keep up to date with Organisational developments, service delivery, clinical and administratively.
- Adhere to the NMC code, Trust protocols, procedures,Job description and Contract.
- Have an awareness of Budget and expenditure, not wasteful of resources.
- Be competent at using and supervising a wide range of specialised Equipment and confident with training.
- Support Staff in reflection, and critical thinking/learning.
- Work alongside the ward manager to develop your own knowledge and skills.
- Follow NMC Documentation guidance, alongside TSDFT Policies, and stay up to date with the Trusts Innovative IT systems.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high quality service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
- To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
- Support and develop junior staff, act as a role model and lead the way to excellent care.
- Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER), delegate explicit roles and responsibilities.
- Keep up to date with Organisational developments, service delivery, clinical and administratively.
- Adhere to the NMC code, Trust protocols, procedures,Job description and Contract.
- Have an awareness of Budget and expenditure, not wasteful of resources.
- Be competent at using and supervising a wide range of specialised Equipment and confident with training.
- Support Staff in reflection, and critical thinking/learning.
- Work alongside the ward manager to develop your own knowledge and skills.
- Follow NMC Documentation guidance, alongside TSDFT Policies, and stay up to date with the Trusts Innovative IT systems.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma degree in relevant subject or equivalent level experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of meeting PREP requirements
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
- Knowledge of ICO initiatives within Torbay Trust
- Negotiation skills
- Diverse and adaptable communication skills to enable effective communication with the MDT
Specific skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Excellent telephone / bedside manner / customer skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility on working hours and location
- Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
Desirable
- To be an effective leader and role model
- Ability to be able to reflect and encourage others to do so to enhance their practice
- To be able to work under pressure and make safe clinical decisions
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma degree in relevant subject or equivalent level experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of meeting PREP requirements
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
- Knowledge of ICO initiatives within Torbay Trust
- Negotiation skills
- Diverse and adaptable communication skills to enable effective communication with the MDT
Specific skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Excellent telephone / bedside manner / customer skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility on working hours and location
- Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
Desirable
- To be an effective leader and role model
- Ability to be able to reflect and encourage others to do so to enhance their practice
- To be able to work under pressure and make safe clinical decisions
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).
