Job summary G4 has an exciting job opportunity for a Band 7 Senior Sister or Senior Charge Nurse. If you are highly motivated, resilient with a drive for quality and have a passion for our older population, then this is an ideal opportunity for you. G4 is a 27 bed Acute Medical Ward for Older people. You will be responsible for managing the ward ,promoting a positive experience for patients, relatives and also your team. If you think you have strong leadership and management skills, a strong desire and commitment to deliver our Trust motto of being safe, kind and excellent in your nursing practice, then G4 is the team for you. Main duties of the job To lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary team to ensure an optimum level of safe and effective patient care within budgetary resources To assess care needs, to develop, to implement and evaluate programmes of care. To be responsible for all aspects of staff management and recruitment in line with HR policy. To participate in a full range of shifts, including Trust and Unit bleep holder rotas, ensuring a visible presence in the ward area. To be responsible for all aspects of clinical governance and risk management within the ward area. About us Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals 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. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-C-247426 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. 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) This vacancy will close at midnight on 13 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 29 November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. 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) This vacancy will close at midnight on 13 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 29 November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. 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 Essential Current and relevant registration on NMC Register Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Mentorship training Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification Recent attendance on a leadership development programme Educated to degree level Additional clinical qualification Leadership & Management training Experience Essential Experience of managing a ward/unit Success in working collaboratively across professions and services Demonstrable understanding of managing change Introduced evidence based practice Desirable Previous experience of ward management Knowledge Essential Clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in nursing policy and practice Good understanding of: oClinical governance oPrinciples of lifelong learning oWorkforce planning, recruitment and retention Desirable Previous experience of ward management Skills Essential Ability to lead, motivate and empower others Highly developed communications skills Inter-personal skills Computer literacy Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently Positive and effective team worker Desirable Negotiation skills Writing and presentation skills Budget management experience Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current and relevant registration on NMC Register Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Mentorship training Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification Recent attendance on a leadership development programme Educated to degree level Additional clinical qualification Leadership & Management training Experience Essential Experience of managing a ward/unit Success in working collaboratively across professions and services Demonstrable understanding of managing change Introduced evidence based practice Desirable Previous experience of ward management Knowledge Essential Clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in nursing policy and practice Good understanding of: oClinical governance oPrinciples of lifelong learning oWorkforce planning, recruitment and retention Desirable Previous experience of ward management Skills Essential Ability to lead, motivate and empower others Highly developed communications skills Inter-personal skills Computer literacy Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently Positive and effective team worker Desirable Negotiation skills Writing and presentation skills Budget management experience Additional Requirements Essential 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)