BAND 6 Ward Sister - Danesbury Neurological Centre
Are you ready for your next career move?
A new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic highly motivated Band 6 Junior Ward Sister who can demonstrate the highest standards and skills in nursing to join our multidisciplinary team in Danesbury Neurological Centre.
We welcome applications from experienced band 5s looking for a promotion, or existing band 6s who are looking to broaden their career in a rehabilitation setting.
We can offer:
• High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
• Minimum 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with NHS Trust Service
• Generous contributory pension
• Free parking
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
We look forward to hearing from you!
We offer a supportive, friendly working environment where professional and career development is the norm. We operate a rotational 11.5 hour
shift working pattern and flexible options can be discussed.
The successful candidate will be:
• Experienced in working with care of elderly /rehabilitation following acute sector admission
• Willing to teach staff and lead change
• Have excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Competent to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and male and female urinary catheterisation
• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
This vacancy does NOT meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
We are unable to offer this job vacancy to candidates on student visas.
Overall manage Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries and support staff on a designated ward within the Rehabilitation Unit. Lead the Nursing Team in the provision of the highest standard of care to patients. Assess, develop and implement programmes of care.
PATIENT / CLIENT CARE
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, MDT and Social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharges
• Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024
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