We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to come and work with us on Ward G4, where we pride ourselves in being a welcoming, supportive and friendly team.
G4 is a 32-bed ward that specializes in supporting elderly patients following an acute episode of ill health, recognizing the complexity of their needs and the importance of reducing the length of stay (LOS) to prevent them from losing their independence. G4 is a fast-paced medical ward that gives the nursing team the opportunity to work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, resulting in high standards of patient care, which is something that we are all passionate about. We are keen on staff development, caring for patients with varied and complex medical conditions, which will in turn provide our staff with plenty of learning opportunities and the prospect to develop new skills. We believe that supportive leadership and good communication are vital in creating a strong and positive team dynamic, promoting teamwork and safe, high-quality care for our patients. Therefore, as a Band 6, your leadership would be integral to the ward in driving change and supporting the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for:
* Providing leadership on clinical shifts, managing the staff, coordinating the shift, and ensuring patient safety at all times.
* Supporting and educating staff, ensuring the competency of colleagues and role modeling.
* Working together with the Ward Manager to provide support in ensuring safe, high standards and quality to the ward, patients, and their families, whilst also deputizing in their absence.
If you have the necessary skills, experience, and qualities to help us put patients first, please contact Rosie Cawston, Ward Manager on 01284713179 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone’s voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Role and the Person Specification.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* ILS
* Diploma/Degree in Nursing
* ALS
* Preparation for Mentorship
Experience and knowledge
* Previous experience at Band 5 level minimum of 24 months.
* Teaching/supervision experience
* Research awareness
* Awareness of the Trust’s financial and governance goals
* Previous experience in an Acute care setting
Personal Qualities
* Team player
* Able to work under pressure
* Commitment to delivering high-quality service
* Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
Skills and abilities
* IV Drug Administration
* Able to act up for Ward Manager
* Organisational skills
* Venepuncture
* Cannulation
* Proficient with E-Care
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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