University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
At University Hospitals of Derby & Burton we are looking for dynamic, motivated Registered Nurses to work within our custom built department at Queens Hospital Burton as part of our team providing high quality care to our patients. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent position for an enthusiastic and hardworking Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to work within the Emergency Department.
We consider the Department to be an innovative, creative and friendly environment for those nurses who wish to provide high quality patient centred care.
This post covers both days and nights.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department at the Burton Queens is a busy ED, seeing on average 130,000 patients per year. The Emergency Department currently consists of a 6 bay initial assessment area known as pit-stop, 17 bay Majors area, 3 bay resus and a dedicated area for patients presenting with Minor injury or illness. This is subject to change due to the demand of the department. We are supported by an Acute Medicine Matron, 9 Senior Sisters and a Clinical Educator and provide opportunities for training and development. We work closely with University of Wolverhampton and are committed to the professional development of our staff in order to progress within Emergency Medicine. The team is made up of consultants, staff grade doctors, junior doctors, emergency nurse practitioners, nurses, health care assistants, reception/secretarial staff and housekeepers.
Closing date of applications: 22 December 2024
Interview date: 3 January 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, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other 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
* Current NMC professional registration.
* Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general emergency department skills.
* Experience in mentoring students.
* Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team.
* Experience of teaching.
* Triage trained.
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro-rata per annum.
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