Main area: Critical Care
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation)
Job ref: 390-T&A-SO-6066
Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southend Town, Westcliff-On-Sea
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/12/2024 23:59
Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister - Critical Care
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Our Critical Care department is looking to recruit two Deputy Charge/Sister Nurses, Band 6, for a rotational post through ITU and HDU to become competent in caring for level 2 and level 3 patients and able to work days and nights on an internal rotation basis.
You will have strong leadership qualities and an advanced level of critical care knowledge with a minimum of 3 years recent experience within the Critical Care environment, hold an advanced Critical Care qualification, and be a motivated individual with a vision of how to take the Critical Care services forward.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to act as team leader including taking charge of the unit in the absence of a Senior Speciality Sister/Charge Nurse and be responsible for the effective deployment of Critical Care resources including manpower, adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Practice at all times, and ensure Critical Care’s compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
You will also support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Governance systems in Critical Care relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety, and Controls Assurance, ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented, and evaluated for each patient within your own sphere of responsibility, and participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Join our friendly and supportive team who are passionate about doing a good job and providing quality care for the community we serve, both today and in the future.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
* Registered Nurse
Experience
Other
* Supporting information demonstrates interest to take part in an internal rotation
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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