Job summary
We are offering a post at Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse position to join our team on the Respiratory ward.
You will have the opportunity to be part of the senior nursing team, supporting the ward manager to oversee the delivery of patient care, the ward environment and management of resources.
You will lead a team of staff, help and guide with their development and career progression, undertake staff appraisal, be involved in recruitment and clinical audit and much more.
There are opportunities for career development in leadership and management, updating skills and gaining new ones.
We are seeking an experienced senior nurse, who can evidence strong leadership skills and has clinical experience within an acute setting, this includes, managing patients requiring NIV, Airvo, Tracheostomy/ Laryngectomy, chest drain management.
Main duties of the job
You will be pro-active in managing the ward and leading it on a day to day basis. Work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their families to ensure that high quality care is delivered in the right place, at the right time.
We are a 27 bedded ward caring for patients with NIPPY (Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation), Tracheostomies and laryngectomies, as well as nursing patients that have pneumothorax and pleural effusions that may require chest drains, amongst other Respiratory illnesses and diseases, and Medical conditions, we give training to gain these skills.
You will have the opportunity to learn new or enhance respiratory skills and once expert in them be able to teach and guide the junior staff on the ward, by signing them as competent.
We are looking for a nurse who is a role model and leader that is committed to delivering a high quality of individualised care, is passionate and a forward-thinking team player to join our dedicated multi-professional team in providing good evidence-based care.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
To support the Ward Manager in leading the ward team and in doing so:
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Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
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Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
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Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area.
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Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- ILS
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- ALS
- Working towards degree
- Preparation for Mentorship
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 5 level minimum of 24 months
- Teaching experience
- Management experience
- Research awareness
- Experience caring for acutely unwell respiratory patients
Desirable
- Previous experience in an Acute care setting
- Awareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Mentorship skills
- IV Drug Administration
- IT skills
- Able to act up for Unit Manager
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Arterial Blood Gas collection
- Proficient with E-Care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties to meet the needs of the service
- Time Management skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
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