An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic/innovative nurse to join the management team on Neptune Respiratory Unit, as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Neptune Respiratory Unit is an exciting and interesting place to work. We have a total of 36 beds including capacity for Respiratory high care patients. The nursing staff are skilled in managing a variety of respiratory conditions and have many competencies which include Tracheostomies, Chest Drains, NIV and CPAP.
If you believe that you would be a valuable asset to our strong respiratory team then we would love to hear from you!
We work 12 hour shifts on Neptune Respiratory Unit:
Day shift 07.00 – 19.45, Night shift 19.00 – 07.45
For further information please contact Interim Senior Charge Nurse, James Swift on 01793 604781 / 01793 607101 or email james.swift4@nhs.net
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in providing effective
nursing leadership supporting a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of
conduct is at the forefront of the team’s nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to work
closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care,
thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting in the
management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families
and carers’ in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with
Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.
Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the
needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.
2. Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.
4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.
6. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.
7. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team
8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024
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