Junior Charge Nurse

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in a role that allows youto inspire and motivate staff for a team that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to the delivery of high quality care then we are looking for YOU?

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a secondment post for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for 9 months period to cover Maternity leave. If you would like to develop your leadership skills, we would love you to join our Gastroenterology and Acute Medical ward team.

Your role will be to provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward whilst being responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and providing clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

Main duties of the job

You will have a sound clinical knowledge of the unique clinical needs of medical patients and a desire to deliver the right treatment in the right place at the right time.

You will need to demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development, working and acting as a role model for professional practice and leadership.

In addition to your clinical expertise, you will have an interest in developing your leadership style, people management expertise in conjunction with the HR team along with excellent inspiring communication skills.

You will be committed to leading by example, encouraging and empowering your team along with all members of the MDT to ensure consistently high standards of care are set and delivered.

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

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-3103

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will be to promote/develop and maintain a culture within the Ward/Department in collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which challenges and questions practice and promote the quality of thinking amongst practitioners. Ensuring that staff and students receive effective and documented induction, mentorship, development and support.

For further information please see the attached JD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached JD.

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

Evidence of mentorship
NMC Registered

Desirable

2 of years experience

Evidence of senior work

Essential

Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing learning
NHS Experience

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

Evidence of mentorship
NMC Registered

Desirable

2 of years experience

Evidence of senior work

Essential

Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing learning
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

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).

Additional information