Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Queens Hospital Burton
Town: Burton upon Trent
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/03/2025
Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individuals to apply for the role of Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoy a challenge to join our senior nursing team. Applicants must enjoy a fast-paced acute environment as well as having a keen interest in ensuring high-quality nursing standards are being delivered. You must have the skills required to work across all department areas and proven leadership skills.
This post will cover both days and nights.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
2. Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
3. There will be the opportunity to take charge of areas of the department and ensure they are managed efficiently, and that concerns or problems are escalated appropriately and timely to ensure the patients' journey is safe and efficient.
4. Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team.
5. Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
6. Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
Closing date of applications: 2 March 2025
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute/emergency care setting
* Demonstrable experience working as a Band 5 within an emergency care setting
Skills & Knowledge
* Evidence of addressing issues related to clinical governance
* Leadership skills and awareness of HR practices
* Manchester triage trained
* Teaching experience
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.
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