Ward Sister/Charge Nurse (Capener ACE Unit)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Will be working as Band 6 Charge Nurse on Capener-ACE Unit which is a 20 bed capacity unit. You will be expected to be in charge on the ward, facilitating discharge and pulling frail patients identified as ACE patients or frail patients as needing an ACE bed. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team comprising of Consultants, Registered Nurses, OT/PT, and ACE specialist nurses. We are looking for applicants with good leadership skills that are passionate about looking after frail patients and helping to improve our service. Also, a good team leader with teaching skills that will help staff to progress or reach their potential. This role also has managerial responsibilities for the nursing staff in the ward; the applicant will be expected to manage sickness, appraisals, and performance.
Main duties of the job
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 stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The applicant will need to be responsible for being in charge of the unit, help facilitate discharges, and ensure ACE identified patients will be pulled up to the ward. Work with the multidisciplinary team to improve the service. The applicant will be working as a registered nurse caring for frail patients and understanding the risk and care needs. Applicants are expected to have good leadership and managerial skills.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: to be confirmed
For further information please contact: Chris Vienne Gorosin (CNM) on chrisvienne.gorosin@nhs.net
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. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll 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
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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