Job summary To be aware of the need to adhere to Trust Escalation Policy relaying timely information relating to activity and acuity therefore meeting National Targets. Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care. Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs. Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area. Deputise in the absence of the Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively. To promote and raise the profile of emergency nursing research and assist in the development and evaluation of new initiatives that are research and evidence based. To provide effective coordination of the Unit. Prioritisation and allocation of patients, directing transfers and facilitating admissions. Main duties of the job Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 - G5 Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification. About us 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 team work 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 everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6732367-M Job locations West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Line Bury St Edmunds IP32 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification. STAFF CAR PARKING Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website. This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification. STAFF CAR PARKING Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website. This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential oNMC Registration oTeaching or Mentorship qualification oEvidence of ongoing professional development oILS/ALERT oDiploma in Nursing Desirable oALS oWorking towards degree oATLS oEPLS Experience and knowledge Essential oSignificant previous experience at Band 5, working in the Emergency Department oManagement experience oTeaching experience Desirable oClinical Audit oPrevious experience of working at Band 6 Skills and abilities Essential oMentorship skills oIV Drug Administration oIT skills oResearch awareness oVenepuncture/cannulation oAble to prioritise care oSound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills Desirable Good understanding of recruitment, staff development and performance management. Teaching Essential oAble to be a mentor oEvidence of the ability to teach/support staff oAbility to assist in creating a good learning environment Interest in staff development Desirable Previous mentorship experience Research/Audit Essential oUnderstanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues oResearch aware oAwareness of current political/professional issues Desirable oAwareness of current political/professional issues Personal qualities Essential oAbility to function and build interdepartmental relationships within the multidisciplinary team oLeadership qualities oTeam player oCommunication skills oOrganisational skills oCommitment to delivering high quality service oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives oTime Management skills Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential oNMC Registration oTeaching or Mentorship qualification oEvidence of ongoing professional development oILS/ALERT oDiploma in Nursing Desirable oALS oWorking towards degree oATLS oEPLS Experience and knowledge Essential oSignificant previous experience at Band 5, working in the Emergency Department oManagement experience oTeaching experience Desirable oClinical Audit oPrevious experience of working at Band 6 Skills and abilities Essential oMentorship skills oIV Drug Administration oIT skills oResearch awareness oVenepuncture/cannulation oAble to prioritise care oSound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills Desirable Good understanding of recruitment, staff development and performance management. Teaching Essential oAble to be a mentor oEvidence of the ability to teach/support staff oAbility to assist in creating a good learning environment Interest in staff development Desirable Previous mentorship experience Research/Audit Essential oUnderstanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues oResearch aware oAwareness of current political/professional issues Desirable oAwareness of current political/professional issues Personal qualities Essential oAbility to function and build interdepartmental relationships within the multidisciplinary team oLeadership qualities oTeam player oCommunication skills oOrganisational skills oCommitment to delivering high quality service oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives oTime Management skills 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). 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). Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Line Bury St Edmunds IP32 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)