Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Billericay Ward

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide nursing on a busy Ear, Nose and Throat, Maxillofacial and surgical ward. Our ward has 24 beds and undertakes a wide variety of ENT/MaxFax surgical procedures plus Tracheostomies and Laryngectomies. We are looking for a caring with compassion and hardworking, flexible member of staff to join in our team.

The position will include supporting the Senior Sister with the day to day running of the ward and driving the division forward. You will provide a high standard of care to patients as well as acting as a role model for junior staff.

Successful applicants will work within their teams to provide a high quality, safe care environment, for patients with a range of conditions as well as elective and emergency surgery. They will also be required to undertake complex dressings and manage altered airway patients including the planning of their discharge home effectively.

Above all we are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to providing safe, quality care with patient dignity and respect at the forefront. We have a fantastic team, so if you would be interested in becoming part of this, please contact us for more information or apply.

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of individualized care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-LCS-BR-1274

Job locations

Broomfield

Billericay Ward, Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in nursing

Desirable

Masters Degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Airway experience

Desirable

Experience in same clinical settings
NHS experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in nursing

Desirable

Masters Degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Airway experience

Desirable

Experience in same clinical settings
NHS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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