Sister/Charge Nurse - ATC Day Surgery Ward
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurses within Day Surgery.
L2 Day Surgery is a fast-paced elective unit providing pre and postoperative care to 50+ patients each day from a wide array of specialities: there's never been a more exciting time to join us as we continue to develop our service and 23hr pathways to improve patient experience.
You will support the Ward Manager in the leadership and management for the provision of care within the unit providing a visible leadership presence. You will ensure high standards of evidence based clinical care are continuously achieved and monitored through effective communication with different member of the multi-disciplinary team.
If you think you have what it takes to join a forward thinking, innovative team committed to the delivery of high quality care then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe and efficient care on a busy day of surgical admissions unit.
To work as a Clinical Specialist within the peri-ops service.
Support training and development of all grades of staff including the provision of a positive learning environment in which staff can maximise their potential.
To manage the department and deputise for the senior sister as required.
To undertake Bleep holding responsibilities for the Division to support ward areas as required to cover a 24 hour service inclusive of night duty
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Closing date is midnight on 21 July 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 30 July 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
* Current clinical skills at Band 5
* Evidence of ongoing professional / leadership development
* Management Experience
* ILS certification
* Mentorship/ SSA or equivalent training to facilitate Student support within CUH
* Nurse advocacy training
Experience
* Ability to lead and develop a team
* Credible and clinical expert in relevant area of practice
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to demonstrate good levels of organisation, planning and evaluation of care
* Bleep Holding experience
* Experience in surgical setting
* Team leader/ Nurse in charge experience
Knowledge
* Ability to lead and develop a team of staff
* Awareness of research based practice
* Evidence of both professional and personal development
* Awareness of reflective and clinical supervision
Skills
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Good leadership skills with delegationy and prioritisation skills as required with quick changing situations
* Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills
* Innovation and transformation awareness
* Clear Organisational skills
* Leadership training
Addiional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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