NHS
Job title:
Sister/Charge Nurse – Acute Medical Unit
Company
NHS
Job description
The Sister/Charge Nurse will by example and facilitation guide, assist and empower nursing staff in fulfilling their professional role using research-based practice.Identify strengths and weaknesses of individual clinical practitioners and liaise with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to construct an appropriate development programme.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the ward.Main duties of the jobAMU is a 40 bedded unit with a 4 bedded Acute Care Bay. The unit’s role is pivotal in the management of medical admissions to the Trust, and works closely with the Emergency Department and in-patients areas.The Acute Medical Unit is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in treatment they receive and strive to be the best provider in our class.We are searching for dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individuals committed to supporting colleagues to provide high quality patient care within Assessment Unit. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the co-ordination of the unit, whist leading and developing a skilled workforce to deliver high quality patient centered care.About usDBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providersDate posted06 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number272-6822597Job locationsDoncaster Royal InfirmaryArmthorpe RoadDoncasterDN2 5LTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Evidence of ward/department management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
- National and local nutritional initiatives/policies
- NICE guidelines pertinent to Nutritional care of patients / service delivery
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- RN with current registration
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
- Post Registration educational development
- Participation in management development courses
Personal Attributes and SkillsEssential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Evidence of ward/department management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
- National and local nutritional initiatives/policies
- NICE guidelines pertinent to Nutritional care of patients / service delivery
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- RN with current registration
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
- Post Registration educational development
- Participation in management development courses
Personal Attributes and SkillsEssential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development.
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Doncaster
Job date
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:10:02 GMT
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