Job summary
This is a part
time post working 34.5 hours per week.
This post requires working rotational shifts.
We are currently looking to
employ a Band 6 Ward Sister, to support the Ward Manager with clinical and
administrative duties on the Wards at Malvern Community Hospital, which is a 24
bed unit. The role will include day,
nights and weekend working.
The ward has a team of GPs,
ANPs, RNs, HCAs together with supporting staff in Social Services, Facilities
and Housekeeping.
We encourage our staff in their
professional development and support in improving patient care. Our patients care is a priority here in Malvern Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Your main
duties will be, to be responsible for the day to day management of the ward, in
the absence of the Ward Manager.
Manage
the admissions and discharge of patients.
Evaluate
and reassess nursing care according to clinical need.
Supervise,
support and encourage staff development.
Facilitate
audit for the ward.
Assist in
managing the ward budget.
Participate
in recruitment for the ward.
Maintain
your own personal and professional development.
Ensure
Trust policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
- Mentor award
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Management & Leadership qualification.
- Practice Educator.
- Independent /supplementary prescriber.
Knowledge
Essential
- High Level of clinical knowledge and skills
- Understanding of persona contribution to the achievement of organisation objectives with the business plan
- Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
- Health Improvement
- Understanding teamwork
Desirable
- National and local health and social care strategies
- Changes within community hospital care, CQC, PEAT, CQUINNS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management of teams
- Clinical audit / project work
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience
- Previous acute / community hospital experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to other
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats
- High level of clinical skills
- Innovative approach to care and management
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to manage a budget and help improve productivity and cost effectiveness
- Time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Assertive
- Reliable
- Flexible attitude
- IT skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
- Mentor award
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Management & Leadership qualification.
- Practice Educator.
- Independent /supplementary prescriber.
Knowledge
Essential
- High Level of clinical knowledge and skills
- Understanding of persona contribution to the achievement of organisation objectives with the business plan
- Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
- Health Improvement
- Understanding teamwork
Desirable
- National and local health and social care strategies
- Changes within community hospital care, CQC, PEAT, CQUINNS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management of teams
- Clinical audit / project work
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience
- Previous acute / community hospital experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to other
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats
- High level of clinical skills
- Innovative approach to care and management
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to manage a budget and help improve productivity and cost effectiveness
- Time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Assertive
- Reliable
- Flexible attitude
- IT skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
