University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
The Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable and responsible for the twenty-four-hour care delivery and management of the ward/area. The Sister/Charge Nurse will promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience, provide effective leadership and management and contribute to the delivery of the Trust/Divisional objectives. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital is one of the Lead Centres for neonatal services within Bristol; this tertiary unit provides intensive care for the population of Bristol and beyond. The unit consists of 31 funded cots: 15 Intensive, 8 High dependency, and 8 special care. The unit also supports a 16 cot Transitional Care ward, providing care for very sick newborn infants with a wide variety of medical, cardiac, and surgical conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced enthusiastic nurses to join our nursing team. We have both permanent and fixed term (maternity cover) positions available. As a senior member of the nursing team, you will be expected to supervise the assessment of the care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care. You will be expected to take the lead in the shift coordination of the unit and support and manage junior members of the nursing team, demonstrating extensive knowledge and clinical expertise within the specialty.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
* Basic computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others
* Good problem-solving ability & skills
* Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
* Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
* Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
* Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
* Assertive and proactive
* Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
* Research and audit experience
Qualifications and Training
* RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN
* Post basic certificate or related study in neonatal critical care
* Current NMC registration
* Degree in related area of clinical practice
* Leadership course/qualification
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous Band 6 or higher experience in relevant Neonatal Intensive Care
* Teaching experience
* Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge
* Mentoring and Assessing or Teaching qualification
* Supportive
* Respectful
Public Sector Language competency
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
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.
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