Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Centre For Rare Diseases

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a sister /charge nurse (Band 6) to join our friendly team here at the Centre For Rare Diseases.

This position is based at the QEHB.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join our team.

The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. He / she will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. He / she will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the wards/departments in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include: understanding finances, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.

Successful applicants can expect an excellent, friendly working environment with professional support and training/development opportunities.

If you would like any further information please contact: Kellyanne Goodwin, Senior Sister:

Kellyanne. Goodwin@uhb.nhs.uk. Phone: 0121- 371 8080

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The post holder will work independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, and will be accountable for their own professional actions.

The post holder must use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice. They must make person centred, evidence based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care.

The post holder will deputise for the Senior Research Sister / Charge Nurse

Essential Criteria for applying for this post:

*Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register

*Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD

*Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff

*Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration

*Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department

*Ability to work under pressure across competing demands

*Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice

*Excellent Communication skills /written / verbal / IT

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register/E 

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting /Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff (E)

Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD (E)

Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration (E)

Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff (E)

Experience of mentoring undergraduate students (E)

Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department (E)

Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice (E)

Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination (E)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Kellyanne Goodwin 

Kellyanne.Goodwin@uhb.nhs.uk 

01213718080