Job summary
Elizabeth Fry Ward is an acute ward that caters for medical patients with sub-specialty in renal cases. We are looking for a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Charge Nurse ( 1 Full time 37.5hrs per week) to join our friendly supportive team.
As the Charge Nurse, you will be required to provide a high standard of individualized care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward. Any applicant should have experience of 18 months to 2 years in an acute medical/renal/and any other specialist medical area/high dependency nursing/ITU in order to apply.
You will be responsible for maintaining clinical leadership of the shifts and the standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area, in partnership with the Senior Charge Nurse and Ward Matron, deputizing for the Senior Charge Nurse in her absence.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to direct, supervise and monitor the provision of nursing care in accordance with individual care plans, maintaining high standards of individualised patient care, assisting with budgetary control at ward level and participating in the management of the hospital in accordance with the Trust's Duty Coordinator Policy.
Plan and implement ward based teaching programmes assessing the training needs of ward staff in liaison with the Clinical Practice Educator.
Are you looking for a leadership role then we want to hear from you?
Further details of this role please see the attached Job description.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Charge Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Charge Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of very good understanding/knowledge of renal nursing and acute medical case.
- Understanding of fundamentals of nursing care
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level; NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing development and educated related to speciality
Desirable
- Mentorship in Public Services (MIPS) or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of very good understanding/knowledge of renal nursing and acute medical case.
- Understanding of fundamentals of nursing care
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level; NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing development and educated related to speciality
Desirable
- Mentorship in Public Services (MIPS) or equivalent
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).
