Main area Digestive Diseases, Urology and General Surgery Services L3 Grade Band 6 Contract Secondment: 12 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 328-DUG-6918152
Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/03/2025 23:59
Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse (Ward 8)
Band 6
Job overview
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen, to join the Ward 8 team, on a 6 month secondment as a Clinical Sister. Ward 8 is a 30-bedded acute surgical ward specialising in Urology and Gynaecology. The ward is fast-paced and accommodates both elective and non-elective patients.
We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual, who wants to lead a team to provide exceptional nursing care.
Main duties of the job
You will provide exceptional nursing care, undertake staff appraisals, attendance management and clinical duties. You will work alongside the current ward sisters and support the ward manager to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care at all times.
You must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required for this position. You will be proactive in the ward's development, have a keen interest in the development of others, and be able to demonstrate ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice. This post requires a positive approach towards change and the ability to engage, support, and motivate others. Communication, resilience, and creativity are key.
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is adaptable to ward changes during the pandemic, able to work under pressure, and maintain professionalism at all times. You will be expected to support the ward manager in ensuring ward KPIs, Model ward metrics, and STAQC standards are met daily. You will also deputise for the ward manager in their absence.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading your Team to Success
* Leading Into the Future
* Service Improvement for Beginners
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviours
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
* Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After completing these six and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Registered as fit to practice by professional body Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Evidence of Post Graduate clinical training/ development
Experience
* Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills relevant to role.
* Evidence of MDT working
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust and require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 years of employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Kat Hinchley Job title Ward Manager Email address katharina.hinchley@nhs.net Telephone number 01642 854508 Additional information
Ward Manager Kat Hinchley
Tel: 01642 854508 for an informal discussion/visit
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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