Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Blyth Ward
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Job summary
Trust Culture and Values
The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this our four values are that we are all: Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first)Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
Value each other - we all value each other's contribution.
Inspiring- We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients.
Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'
Main duties of the job
Your nursing career - your choice!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse on Blyth Ward to complement our nursing team and develop a high quality workforce.
You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, be adaptable to change and will complement and support the existing team of nurses and doctors. This role requires both clinical and managerial skills and a dynamic, proactive and confident clinical practitioner who has a proven track record of managing change. You will want to develop your skills and knowledge within a busy elderly medical area.
You will need good leadership and clinical judgement skills, as well as being an excellent communicator, motivator and team player. We are looking for a leader who is accountable and visible and who will work alongside the current team to maintain a culture that supports our Trust values.
You will need to expect and maintain high standards of care, quality and patient safety to ensure best outcomes for patients and have a passion for elderly care medicine.
The individual must be able to work effectively and it is essential to have the ability for problem solving while working under pressure.
Blyth ward is a 30 bedded Elderly Care ward which is newly refurbished to be a dementia-friendly environment. It is a dynamic forward-thinking ward and we pride ourselves in our multi-disciplinary working.
About us
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and LeadershipKingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.Health and Wellbeing & Staff BenefitsThe Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.Trust ValuesKingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other- Inspiring
Details
Date posted
12 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-5288742-MA-SMB-Z
Job locations
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
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