We are delighted to welcome applications to join our Frailty Virtual Ward/Frailty Assessment Unit as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse based at Russell's Hall Hospital in Dudley.
The care of older people living with frailty has become a health service priority in recent years. A person living with frailty may suffer dramatic effects on their health and physical function as a consequence of small changes brought on by illness or injury. The care that they receive in hospital can make a major difference to their recovery and return to independence.
The Frailty Service uses multidisciplinary working to provide high quality holistic assessment and care planning for this vulnerable group of patients. We strive to provide a person centred approach and work closely with patients, carers and community services to improve overall wellbeing and either avoid hospital admission or reduce the length of stay required. Our work requires lots of compassion, problem solving and teamwork. It is often highly challenging but is also highly rewarding.
We are searching for caring individuals who understand the needs of elderly, frail people and display compassion and patience at all times.
Successful applicants will be actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to meet both personal and service development needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Nursing Unit/Department during the shift, including the organisation of the Nursing Unit/Department activities and the management of staff and resources. The post holder will support the Lead Nurse and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse with NMC
* Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
* Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
* A recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
Skills
* Effective leadership skills
* Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patients and visitors
Experience
* Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources
* Extensive experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting
* Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Communication
* Effective communication skills, written and verbal
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year - Salary Dependant upon Experience
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