Job summary
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably experienced Registered nurse to join Brearley 7 at the Northern General Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.
Brearley 7 is a 28-bedded ward caring for elderly patients including those with Dementia.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, committed and aspirational nurses who want to do a good job and fulfil their own personal objectives and goals and make a difference to patients and the staff alike.
Applications are invited from experienced Registered Nurses who ideally have experience in caring for the elderly.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate clinical expertise along with management and leadership skills.
It would be expected that applicants would be able to demonstrate excellent skills in clinical practice and organisational ability, together with superb communication and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
1. To develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers on the ward.
2. To lead a team of qualified, support and student team members.
3. To take charge of the ward regularly.
4. Support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine areas.
6. Evidence of personal and professional development.
7. Ability to work autonomously.
8. An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
Desirable
9. Evidence of management experience
Qualifications
Essential
10. Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
11. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
12. Evidence of academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study.
13. PgCert.
Further Training
Essential
14. Commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable
15. Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
16. Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
17. Excellent leadership skills
18. Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
19. Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Other Factors
Essential
20. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system