Main area Emergency Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Days, nights and weekends) Job ref 388-7011908-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Emergency Department Town Torquay Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/04/2025 23:59
Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)
Are you a passionate and ambitious Emergency Nurse looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a real difference? If so, we want YOU to join our Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital.
You may be an experienced ED nurse looking for a new challenge or an established ED leader looking for some fresh thinking. Whatever your reasons, we would love to hear from you.
This is more than just a job, it is a chance to be part of a high-energy, life-saving team dedicated to providing the best possible care for adults and children in critical situations. You will gain specialist skills, work with a supportive and inspiring team, and have access to fantastic professional development opportunities!
We are seeking forward-thinking ED nurses who are looking to share a wealth of experience, who are able to lead a team of 28 nurses and AHP's on a shift-by-shift basis.
You will feel comfortable leading the care delivery for the sickest of patients in the resuscitation room or coordinating patient flow through the department, offering mentoring and support to your colleagues.
Main duties of the job
* To have responsibility for coordinating the shift in the ‘Silver’ nursing role. This includes managing the flow of patients through the department and acting as an expert resource for the nursing team.
* They will work closely with the Clinical Band 7 on duty in supporting the team in the delivery of safe, evidence based and effective care.
* They will liaise regularly throughout the shift with the ‘Silver’ Doctor and ambulance personnel, to discuss all patients and to ensure all clinical plans are appropriate and in place.
* The post holder will adopt a highly visible accessible approach for patients, their carers, and relatives, and all staff within the MDT alike. They will lead by example and help to empower staff in their personal and professional development.
* The post holder will be expected to work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including SWASFT to ensure patient safety and prompt and appropriate care is given.
* The post holder will be expected to be innovative with ways of working, and will strive to offer ideas which will develop the service and which best fit the demands made upon the department, and will be encouraged and supported to challenge working practices in order to become as efficient as possible.
* They will undertake supervision, mentorship and where appropriate teach registered and non-registered nursing staff.
Cutting-edge training & career development and gaining new skills with specialist paediatric emergency courses, supported by our Adult and Paediatric Practice Education team.
A team that feels like family - Work alongside experienced and passionate professionals who will support, challenge, and inspire you every day.
Variety & excitement - No two days are ever the same in our fast-moving Emergency Department!
A welcoming environment - From your very first day, you will be given a tailored induction and full support to help you settle in and succeed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
* Developing and supporting Junior Staff.
* Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment.
Planning and Organisation
* Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities.
* Keeping up to date with Organisational developments.
* Service delivery, clinically and administratively.
Responsibility and Accountability
* Adhere to NMC code.
* Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures.
* Adhere to Job description and Contract.
Policy and Service Responsibility
* Follow trust protocols and maintain standards.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
* Competent use of Equipment, training and supporting others.
* Have a basic awareness of Budget.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
* Attend a Leadership development course.
* Have a clear career development plan.
* Support staff in reflection.
* Work alongside the other senior staff to develop.
* Participate in senior staff meetings.
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
* Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies.
* Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems.
Person specification
Skills & Experience
* Active NMC Registration.
* Significant Post-Registration Experience in ED or Critical Care.
* ILS (1), Evidence of Trauma Training (1) PILS (1).
* ALS (1), EPALS (1), ETC (1).
* Experience in Audit or Research.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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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