Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to interested qualified Cardiology trained nurses. Bronte ward is looking for a dynamic, dedicated, and hardworking experienced trained nurse to join the team as Junior Sister or Charge Nurse .
As the Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, you will be expected to provide high quality patient care, support and supervise ward staff and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister. Training and experience working in a Cardiology ward as a band 5 for at least 12 months is essential. A completed or planned Mentorship Module is desirable for the role. This role will give you the opportunity to develop both your clinical and managerial knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing the day to day clinical activities carried out on the ward. The role will hold key responsibility for shift management and ensuring appropriate staff and skill mix across the ward on a daily basis to ensure excellent delivery of patient care. The post holder will act as a role model for junior members of the team in the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be a bleep holder and be expected to deal with complaints and queries from staff, patients and relatives. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the supervisory ward Sister/Charge Nurse during episodes of absence.
About us
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston 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 Benefits
The 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 Values
Kingston 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
Details
Date posted
20 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa. pro-rata Inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
396-5753268-MA-PB-Y
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
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