Job summary
BAND 6 Ward Sister - Danesbury Neurological Centre
Are you ready for your next career move?
A new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic highly motivated Band 6 Junior Ward Sister who can demonstrate the highest standards and skills in nursing to join our multidisciplinary team in Danesbury Neurological Centre.
We welcome applications from experienced band 5s looking for a promotion, or existing band 6s who are looking to broaden their career in a rehabilitation setting.
We can offer:
- High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
- Minimum 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with NHS Trust Service
- Generous contributory pension
- Free parking
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- NHS Discounts
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
We offer a supportive, friendly working environment where professional and career development is the norm. We operate a rotational 11.5 hourshift working pattern and flexible options can be discussed.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in working with care of elderly /rehabilitation following acute sector admission
- Willing to teach staff and lead change
- Have excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Competent to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and male and female urinary catheterisation
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
This vacancy does NOT meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
We are unable to offer this job vacancy to candidates on student visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall manage Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries and support staff on a designated ward within the Rehabilitation Unit. Lead the Nursing Team in the provision of the highest standard of care to patients. Assess, develop and implement programmes of care.
PATIENT / CLIENT CARE Work collaboratively with patients, families, MDT and Social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharges Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall manage Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries and support staff on a designated ward within the Rehabilitation Unit. Lead the Nursing Team in the provision of the highest standard of care to patients. Assess, develop and implement programmes of care.
PATIENT / CLIENT CARE Work collaboratively with patients, families, MDT and Social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharges Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First level registered general nurse
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of post registration education and practice
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in senior role
- Experience in working with care of elderly /rehabilitation (Desirable)
- Experience of working with people who require rehabilitation following acute sector admission
- Teaching staff
- Leading change
- Leadership of professional / non-professional staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with ability to motivate others
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Competent to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and male and female urinary catheterisation
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First level registered general nurse
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of post registration education and practice
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in senior role
- Experience in working with care of elderly /rehabilitation (Desirable)
- Experience of working with people who require rehabilitation following acute sector admission
- Teaching staff
- Leading change
- Leadership of professional / non-professional staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with ability to motivate others
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Competent to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and male and female urinary catheterisation
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
