Senior Staff Nurse (Emergency Department)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 position in the Emergency Department. Applications are invited from nurses with experience of emergency medicine (Paediatric or Adult) who have first class leadership qualities and proven abilities to implement change. It is essential that you have a positive outlook and excellent communication skills, together with an ability to inspire and motivate others.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and proactive nursing team. Significant experience working in all areas of the Department is required. You will be required to take charge of the department, so excellent organisational and leadership skills are essential.
The work and pace can be challenging, with plenty of opportunities to put your organisational skills and expert clinical skills into practice. We see all specialities including Paediatrics, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical. Please note we are willing to take part-time applications too.
Working Pattern: 29 hours per week, you will be expected to work long days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Lara Adams, Clinical Matron on ext. 3813, or email laraadams@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Salary is not the only financial benefit:
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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