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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Why Work With Us
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Scudder Job title: Senior Charge Nurse - Clinical Lead Email address: john.scudder1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 656021
#J-18808-Ljbffr