The Short Stay Unit (SSU) is looking for a passionate, hardworking, and friendly Senior Nurse to support the Ward Manager on the Short Stay Unit. This is a permanent position of 30 hours a week. You will be the advocate for the Ward Managers in their absence and ensure care is delivered according to trust policies and procedures. You will coordinate the unit, providing effective and consistent leadership to junior members of staff. You will also be responsible for supporting and educating staff on the unit to deliver the best care they can.
It is an exciting time here at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as we are currently transforming the way in which we deliver healthcare in Rotherham. To align with our vision as an organization of becoming an outstanding trust, delivering excellent healthcare at home, in our community, and in our hospital.
To deliver this model of health care, we are looking to recruit Band 6 Clinical Sisters who will join us in our aim to become an outstanding division, delivering safe, effective, well-led, caring, and responsive treatment to our patients by individuals and teams that are well-led, kind, caring, and compassionate.
Main duties of the job
To have continuing 24-hour responsibility supporting the Ward Manager for the effective management of the area and deputizing in their absence. In addition, the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.
The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager with budget management of the ward, staff performance, and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the Ward Manager and Nursing Team.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognizing their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC
* Policies, practices, and procedures e.g., NHS national policies, standards, requirements, and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Desirable
* Specialist/Management training
Experience
Essential
* Experience in Acute Medicine
Desirable
* Recruitment and selection experience
* Presenting complex information to large groups
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of Academic achievement, Degree level of study or equivalent
* Current level one NMC registration
* Relevant learning beyond registration
Desirable
* Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
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