Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic/innovative nurse to join the management team on Neptune Respiratory Unit, as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Neptune Respiratory Unit is an exciting and interesting place to work. We have a total of 36 beds including capacity for Respiratory high care patients. The nursing staff are skilled in managing a variety of respiratory conditions and have many competencies which include Tracheostomies, Chest Drains, NIV and CPAP.

If you believe that you would be a valuable asset to our strong respiratory team then we would love to hear from you!

We work 12 hour shifts on Neptune Respiratory Unit:

Day shift 07.00 - 19.45, Night shift 19.00 - 07.45

For further information please contact Interim Senior Charge Nurse, James Swift on 01793 604781 / 01793 607101 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in providing effectivenursing leadership supporting a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code ofconduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to workclosely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care,thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting in themanagement of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their familiesand carers' in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line withTrust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, theneeds of the team, and the needs of the organisation.

About Us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.2. Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.6. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.7. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
  
  
  

Please See Full Job Description And Personal Specification Attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• NMC 1st Level registration qualification
• A teaching qualification
• Evidence of post registration developmen
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
  
  

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree qualification.
• Leadership qualification
  
  
  

Skills Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent acute medical or surgical experience
• Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
  
  
  

Desirable

• An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
• Significant Respiratory Nursing skills/experience
• Experience with incident management and/or performance management
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Shows initiative, able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Works well under pressure
  
  
  

Desirable

• To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues
  
  
  

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.

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 (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).