Do you want to be part of a caring and friendly team, where you'll receive support and further training? Walsall NHS Trust Critical Care Unit has an excellent opportunity for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team.
We're a busy 18-bedded intensive care unit that delivers care to all patients in Walsall and the surrounding areas.
The job will entail working as part of a well-established, hard-working team who always put the safety of their patients first.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, in conjunction with Senior Sisters and the Matron, will work to deliver, develop, and maintain a working team approach in a progressive clinical learning environment. The successful applicant will be expected to have an extensive post-registration critical care background.
Essential to the post is the Critical Care Course, to which the post holder should possess at least 2 years of experience post-course. The post holder should have leadership and managerial qualities; other senior management experience may be advantageous. Possession of the mentorship course (ENB 988) or equivalent is also expected. Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to teach and mentor junior nursing staff and students, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to work effectively with the MDT to provide high standards of care safely to all patients.
You will be working closely with the Senior Sister to provide high standards of care and patient experience. The post holder will be expected to work within ICU as part of their role, responsibilities, and development plan.
You will be expected to follow policy and adhere to the NMC code at all times.
About us
Even more reasons to join Walsall NHS Trust:
1. Discounts for staff both locally and nationally
2. NHS pension scheme
3. Learning and development opportunities, which include Advanced Life Support training, Management and Leadership course, Arterial blood gas training, Involvement in management and leadership tasks
4. Paid annual leave
5. Health and wellbeing support
6. The VIVUP and blue light discount
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and Person specification.
Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau, referencing & OH clearance.
If you would like to meet the team, arrange an informal visit, or for further information, you can contact either SSR Rebecca Worrallo or SSR Lindsay Gibson on Extension 6752 or Bleep 9024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Critical Care Course
* RN
* Teaching and Assessing
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Possession of a full degree or equivalent
Desirable
* Advanced clinical assessment skills training
* Health-related subject or clear evidence of working towards Master level
Experience
Essential
* Proven track record of managing a ward area
* Experience in managing infection control as part of their clinical experience
* Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
* Able to conduct audits and implement changes to improve patient experience of service
* Able to manage resources
* Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact collaborative working practice
* Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
Desirable
* Advanced clinical assessment skills training
Skills
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
* Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
Desirable
* Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
Knowledge
Essential
* Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
* At least 18 months post-completion of Critical Care Course or equivalent
Other
Essential
* High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with, and in others.
* Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
* Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and teamwork.
* Able to challenge and take appropriate action to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices.
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Walsall
WS3 3AN
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