University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team on Darwin Wards team at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital.
This is a permanent band 6 role and the post offers full time or part time hours. Leadership experience is an advantage along with clinical management of staff and rosters.
Main duties of the job
The world's population is ageing, and we are all familiar with the challenges of meeting the needs of the growing number of older people here at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. We work tirelessly to ensure the right care and support services are in place when older people need them.
It's important to celebrate longevity while ensuring it is coupled with an excellent quality of life and a sense of personal and social well-being. Our vision for our patients is that they should live long and healthy lives, enjoying an active, fulfilling, and independent existence—where the ageing process becomes a positive rather than a negative experience.
Requirements:
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
* Able to assess risks and take appropriate action to manage identified risks
* Able to work as part of a team, and take responsibility and management of the area.
Closing date of applications: 9 February 2025
Interview date: 21 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust, and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered
* Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience
* Evidence of management / leadership skills
* Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching, and developing staff
* Able to assess associated risks and take appropriate action
* Communicates condition-related, sensitive information to patients, public, and staff.
* Specific knowledge of the clinical area
* Currently deputising for senior sister / charge nurse
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.
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