An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team on Darwin Wards team at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital.
This is a permanent band 6 role and the post offers full time or part time hours. Leadership experience is an advantage and clinical management of staff and rosters.
Main duties of the job
The world's population is ageing and we are all familiar with the challenges of meeting the needs of the growing number of older people here at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. We all work tirelessly to ensure the right care and support services are in place when older people need them.
It's important to celebrate longevity and it is equally vital that longevity is coupled with an excellent quality of life and a sense of personal and social well being. Thus, our vision for our patients is they should live long and healthy lives, enjoying an active, fulfilling and independent existence - in which the ageing process becomes a positive rather than a negative experience.
Requirements:
* NMC Registered Nurse
* You will have evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
* Leadership skills
* Able to assess risks and take appropriate action to manage identified risks
* Able to work as part of a team, and take responsibility and management of the area.
Closing date of applications: 9 February 2025
Interview date: 21 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered
Desirable
* Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of management / leadership skills
* Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
* Able to assess associated risks and take appropriate action
* Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff.
Desirable
* Specific knowledge of the clinical area
* Is currently deputising for senior sister / charge nurse
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
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