Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6
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Job summary
Are you an experienced and highly motivated Band 5 or an existing band 6 looking for a new challenge? Can you lead a group of enthusiastic Registered Nurses? Are you passionate in teaching and developing others to achieve their full potential? Then we want to hear from you?
This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic team within Surgery. In return we can offer you a wide range of professional development. These include work based learning, shadowing and mentoring. Our motivated Matrons and Senior Sisters can provide you a comprehensive induction program. This will give you an opportunity to shadow some of our specialist nurses.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic individuals to help take the department forward. We pride ourselves that the patients are at the heart of everything we do. You will possess excellent communication skills and be clinically competent in the care of the surgical patient. A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivery of high standards of evidence based care are essential components to this post.
Astor Ward is a 30 bedded emergency surgical ward that aims to deliver the best possible care to our General Surgery, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology and Upper GI patients.
About us
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.
- Compassionate
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Inspiring
Details
Date posted
10 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata pa Incl (15%HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-6966001-GO-PB-Y
Job locations
Kingston NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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