Employer: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: JPUH
Town: Gorleston
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/12/2024 08:00
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service.
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
* Putting patients first
* Aiming to get it right
* Recognising that everybody counts
* Doing everything openly and honestly
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Job overview
As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be required to have well-developed triage skills and experience leading in the different areas of the emergency department including the resuscitation area.
You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent, and trustworthy. As a Trust employee, act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
We recognise that training and development opportunities are vital for a happy and competent workforce; this is why we are dedicated to the development of our nurses to support a modern career framework. You will be supported every step of the way by our senior nurses, our education team, and your colleagues.
Main duties of the job
As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure staff wellbeing and patient satisfaction. The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically, including unsocial hours, and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to lead them.
The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will assist the Senior Nursing Team with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.
As a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will be actively involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles, giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.
Working for our organisation
We pride ourselves on providing a positive working environment for our staff, valuing the importance of staff wellbeing and civility in the workplace.
In order to achieve this, we are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Nurses. Whether you are an experienced Band 6 nurse or you are ready to progress your career, we can support you on your journey in our Emergency Department.
We have strong links to the University of East Anglia and University of Suffolk. We encourage staff to embrace educational opportunities and fulfil their professional ambitions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see personal specification and job description for details of required experience and qualifications prior to applying.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered with NMC
* Relevant further education/courses to Emergency Medicine
Skills
* Relevant clinical skills training
* ALS/ILS course
Experience
* Significant experience of working in ED or other acute area.
* Current or recent ED experience
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working, and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Tier 2 Sponsorship: We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.
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.
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