Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a full time Junior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse within Mayflower Ward at Broomfield Hospital.
St Andrew's Regional centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery is a world renound service, promoting an excellent standard of care and professionalism within this speciality.
The duties involved include triaging of patients, deputising for band seven's in their abscence, co-ordinating and being in charge of shift and staff, mentoring junior colleagues and students and clinical duties in the ward.
Main duties of the job
Managing the daily flow of patients through the ward.
Managing the elective patients daily.
Being in charge of a clinical shift.
Staff appraisals.Staff sickness management.
Deputising for Ward Manager in their abscence.
Assisting with off-duty.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a band 6 Junior Sister you will be expected to have excellent communication skills to ensure the day to day running of the ward is paramount.
You should know the multidisciplinary team and have an up to date knowledge of the Trust protocols and procedures. You should know where to obtain support in the event of of an incident or event.
You have the overall responsibility for your team and the individualised care for the patients on the ward on a day to day basis.
The wellbeing of your team is important and you need to be approachable and supportive to each member of your team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a band 6 Junior Sister you will be expected to have excellent communication skills to ensure the day to day running of the ward is paramount.
You should know the multidisciplinary team and have an up to date knowledge of the Trust protocols and procedures. You should know where to obtain support in the event of of an incident or event.
You have the overall responsibility for your team and the individualised care for the patients on the ward on a day to day basis.
The wellbeing of your team is important and you need to be approachable and supportive to each member of your team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse degree or diploma
- NMC Registered
- SSSA qualification
Desirable
- Previous experience in senior role
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Plastic Surgery
- Emergency and elective flow in ward setting
Desirable
- Experience within the trust
- NHS experience
- Experience with reporting and escalating
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse degree or diploma
- NMC Registered
- SSSA qualification
Desirable
- Previous experience in senior role
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Plastic Surgery
- Emergency and elective flow in ward setting
Desirable
- Experience within the trust
- NHS experience
- Experience with reporting and escalating
- Leadership skills
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
