Sister / Charge Nurse

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the Respiratory Support Unit, Ward 49 as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. The Respiratory Support Unit is based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI). Ward 49 is a Respiratory Support Unit that cares for patients of level 2 acuity requiring non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen therapy. It specialises in all respiratory conditions requiring high level nursing care. The post holder will be working on an acute respiratory specialist unit and be committed to supporting the Band 7 Sister and working alongside the respiratory MDT, good communication skills are therefore crucial.

Interview date: 24 June 2024 37 hours 30 minutes /week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

Main duties of the job

Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with professional accountability and standards, ensuring professional practices in line with the requirements of the NMC / HCPC and Newcastle Trust. Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care. Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure environmental standards and cleanliness are maintained in line with national and Trust Standards in the ward / department. Act as a deputy and effectively manage the Department when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is absent. Support and contribute to the development of patient care and Respiratory Support Unit within the Department, contributing to Trust projects where required. Support the development of junior staff or students ensuring appropriate supervision and assessment is available.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent. In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care. Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department. Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students. Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times. Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team May be required to participate in an On-call rota as require

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner Current NMC / HCPC registration Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)

Desirable

Degree in health related subject Relevant specialist qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Previous post registration experience which must be relevant and recent Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding

Desirable

Audit / research experience Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good IT skills

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