Job summary
Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Division: Medicine and Emergency Care
Care Group: Emergency and Acute
Band: 6
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata
Interview date:
We are recruiting for a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
An exciting Charge Nurse position has presented itself for a within the emergency department.
The successful post holder will be expected to deputise the Senior Charge Nurse and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of high standard and nursing care.
As a Charge Nurse you will provide clinical leadership skills by supporting, energising and be able to empower others in the pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward.
We provide a comprehensive package of learning and development that will assist you on your journey towards becoming an expert in emergency care.
This includes access to different MSc programmes.
Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence
Will complete mandatory and statutory training within the set timeframes, this will enable them to act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed
Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation and reflect advancing clinical practice
Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Working in accordance with corporate objectives
Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner with the patient at the centre of all initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse with the NMC
Knowledge
Essential
2. Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
3. Knowledge of clinical governance and the necessity to report incidents
4. Knowledge of the individual's responsibility towards health and Safety
Skills
Essential
5. Has previous knowledge and skills of identifying deteriorating patients
6. Working in nursing and particularly acute areas can be stressful, applicants will be required to discuss how they deal with stress to ensure a healthy work lifestyle balance
7. Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Experience
Essential
8. 18 month experience as RGN
Values Based Question
Essential
9. How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?