Main area: Palliative Medicine
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 34.5 hours per week (The successful candidate would need to be able to work long days, nights + weekends.)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3425
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/01/2025 23:59
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
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.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a forward-thinking palliative medicine department as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on the Nightingale Macmillan Unit.
The area has 21 beds, with the flexibility to increase to 24 beds in times of pressure to support the trust, and looks after patients nearing the end of their lives.
We are looking for an individual who has demonstrable experience of leading and contributing to the development of an inpatient team and who is committed to delivering high standards of holistic care, and must have a caring and empathetic attitude. The individual must be a positive role model to the junior staff and be able to demonstrate their ability to have advanced communication skills.
Please note you will be required to work both long days, nights and weekends.
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch to have an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
1. To support the Senior sister in the day-to-day management of the unit and to ensure the delivery of patient-centred, clinically effective holistic care is provided in a safe and caring environment.
2. Provide specific clinical knowledge and advice to the multi-professional team and taking into account all aspects of Clinical Governance promote and develop the use of evidence-based practice to improve the outcomes of patient care.
3. Provide supervision of the delivery of care by junior staff, allocating the clinical workload as required and responding to changing clinical situations, whilst providing the necessary advice and support to maintain high standards of patient care.
4. Act as a role model at all times and ensure that all team members and others visiting the area give a high priority to policies and procedures relating to infection control in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone.
5. Provide guidance and support to junior members of staff and comply with the NMC standards for mentors.
6. Maintain accurate, legible and timely records of patient care using the current patient recording system.
Closing date of applications: 23 January 2025
Interview date: 06 February 2025
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
1. Demonstrable experience of working with end of life patients, and contributing to the quality and development of the service.
2. Demonstrable experience of working in palliative medicine.
Communication Skills
1. Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills.
2. To have undertaken an advanced communication skills course or equivalent.
Experience
1. Demonstrable post-registration experience and the ability to demonstrate management skills.
2. Demonstrable experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Professional Development
1. Demonstrable Degree level study or relevant post-registration experience/study.
2. To have a teaching/assessing qualification.
Qualifications
1. NMC Registration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK via:
* the points-based immigration system.
* the EU settlement scheme.
* eVisa.
During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff.
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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