Sister/Charge Nurse - Stamford Unit.
Band 6 - Permanent - 36 hours
This is an exciting time at Tameside Hospital. We currently have vacancies within the Stamford Unit to support our patients who have Rehabilitation and complex Discharge needs
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, who is enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is ready for an exciting new experience to join a dynamic Team. This is an excellent development opportunity based at Stamford Unit, community ward leading on rehabilitation working with in a close MDT ethos. Leading in discharge planning and supporting the team to achieve excellent skills/learning environment
They will support the Unit Manager in the day to day running of the unit based within the Stamford Unit. This will include together with the unit manager being responsible for the professional and clinical leadership of all the staff within the department, ensuring quality and high standards are delivered and patient safety is maintained.
This is a key post with the successful candidate providing strong nursing leadership and management, whilst supporting the delivery of high standards of nursing care to our patients. We are looking for dynamic and innovative nurse leaders who role model excellent standards of nursing care that embody the behaviours and values of the trust.
The Stamford unit aims to identify the best possible discharge destination for all our patients. Discharge planning will continue on transfer and ongoing care and support arranged for all patients. Patients will be cared for by a skilled team of professional staff, who are competent in their roles, are approachable, and able to provide information, support and advice.
Within the Stamford unit we aim to provide individualised care in a dignified and confidential manner identifying physical, social and psychological needs of patients and their families/carers. The patient’s right to privacy will be respected and every effort will be made to maintain this.
We will do this by working in a safe and secure environment where care needs are assessed, planned and implemented in partnership with all concerned – whilst at the same time respecting patients’ rights as an individual, acknowledging individual beliefs and values, and supporting individual choices made.
By using evidence based practice we aim to offer the highest standard of care in an environment that is conducive to learning where we support learners to acquire the necessary skills and competencies to carry out high quality patient care. Teaching and education for staff, patients and carers is an integral part of care delivery within our department. Our aim is to help patients attain, maintain and restore health via problem solving, goal/objective setting, leadership and decision making.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
This advert closes on Monday 17 Feb 2025