Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you interested in becoming part of a senior nursing team in a Respiratory Ward ? Are you ready for the next step in your career?

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Respiratory team. We have a full time band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse seconded post available for 1 year.

Main duties of the job

A Junior Sister / Charge nurse is required for the Respiratory Ward. Ward 7 has 19 beds. We provide care for patients requiring specialised respiratory support including Non-invasive ventilation, and patients who have tracheostomies. Patients also may receive high-flow oxygen therapy. The wards are busy and challenging but friendly and will enhance your leadership and management skills.The ideal candidate must be able to communication effectively and and promote team building as the role includes being able to support and develop junior staff.

Experience and knowledge regarding Respiratory medicine is preferable, as is experience with high dependency patients. A flexible approach to this challenging role is required.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6119875

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good general education
Registered General Nurse
Further education training e.g MSPP

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Knowledge of a role of a Band 6
Knowledge of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
Knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

Able to manage own case load with supervision
Ability to work all shifts including night duty
Self Motivated
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Good time management skills
Computer skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of Respiratory nursing

Desirable

Post registration experience
Previous work related experience
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Special circumstances

Essential

Able to work required shift pattern
Driving license

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good general education
Registered General Nurse
Further education training e.g MSPP

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Knowledge of a role of a Band 6
Knowledge of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
Knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

Able to manage own case load with supervision
Ability to work all shifts including night duty
Self Motivated
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Good time management skills
Computer skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of Respiratory nursing

Desirable

Post registration experience
Previous work related experience
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Special circumstances

Essential

Able to work required shift pattern
Driving license

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.