Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - St Patrick Ward

Job summary

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - St Patrick Ward, Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries Centre

Would you like to work for a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury - a centre that is life changing for everyone who comes into contact with it?

The National Spinal Injuries centre is an internationally recognised centre as one of the first spinal unit in the UK to be accredited with Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF is an internationally recognised independent body that evaluates standards in rehabilitation care around the world.

We are looking for dynamic and forward-thinking Band 6 to work on St Patrick Ward.With an interest in respiratory care would be advantageous. Ideal candidates must be self driven, energised, and always strive to provide a high standard of nursing care. Their philosophy should be that the patient must come first.

Self-awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to professional development are also essential. Looking to the future, the Trust will support those individuals that want to challenge themselves and become the leaders of the profession.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in unit management and will have the opportunity to develop management skills. You must have excellent communication, motivation, teaching and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

This Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose aim is to deliver a co-ordinated, comprehensive and holistic service for patients within the NSIC.

He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.

He/she supervises qualified and/or unqualified staff. Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students.

Our nurses are highly valued and the NSIC is supported by an established practice development team.

About us

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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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed 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 within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

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
• Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital - National Spinal Injuries Centre

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital - National Spinal Injuries Centre

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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