Acute Frailty Unit Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse

Integrated Care System; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking an experienced Acute Frailty Unit Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join their integrated team. You will lead a dedicated group of professionals in a fast-paced acute care environment, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Ideal candidates will have a background in nursing with leadership skills, as well as a commitment to professional development and team coordination. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and home electronics

Cycle to work scheme

Access to local financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute or Frailty setting required.
• Ability to coordinate a team in an acute environment.
• Evidence of leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Join an integrated team providing care in an acute setting.
• Coordinate and lead the nursing team in the absence of senior management.
• Ensure safe and efficient discharge of patients.

Skills

Team coordination

Leadership skills

Energy and professionalism

Education

Registered Nurse (R.N. ADULT)

Current NMC registration

Professional qualification relevant to the specialty

Job description

Acute Frailty Unit Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse

We are looking for a driven, motivated and dedicated professional to join our AFU team.

The Acute Frailty Unit accommodates 16 short stay beds both male and female patients.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive , and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, Nurses, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapist, co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, social services and community services to offer the best care for our patients in this acute setting.

We receive admissions direct from our Emergency Department which encompass a varied range of medical conditions.

Patient flow can be fast paced with patients being discharged or admitted to speciality wards. Length of stay on the Unit is usually <72 hours meaning an ever changing caseload.

We are supported by a wide range of services within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to facilitate safe and efficient discharge from our service.

Main duties of the job

On joining the team, you will receive a full supernumerary induction to give you time to get to know your colleagues and complete the required competencies to secure safe practice.

You will develop a wide range of clinical and non-clinical skills to support an advancing career and will develop knowledge of many different medical specialities.

We have a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Facilitators who will help you to identify areas of learning and development to enhance your practice.

We have continuous clinical senior nursing cover from a team of Band 6 Sisters, Ward Manager and Matrons. Staff Nurses are supported by a team of Health Care Assistants.

You will be expected to take on a link nursing role in a specialism that interests you, making you an integral part of our team.

As one of the Band 6 Nursing team, you will be supported to develop the necessary skills to manage the team in the absence of the Band 7 Ward Manager.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

What we expect from you?

We are looking for a motivated individual who is energetic, who can work effectively under pressure and can work as a member of the team. You will need to be a professional individual with a can do attitude someone who takes pride in their care and line of work.

We will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You can access a variety of training courses from Acute Illness Management, ILS to mentorship. The Trust has a number of SLAs with local universities to access a variety of courses. The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS at a cost of £54.50, this will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Experience

• R.N. ADULT
• Current NMC registration
• Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
• experience in Acute or Frailty setting

Taking charge

• Experience of coordinating a team
• Experience of coordinating in an acute environment
• Examples of positive leadership
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Examples shown of leadership

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.

D4 reception AFU, Stepping Hill Hospital

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7344031

Job locations

D4 reception AFU, Stepping Hill Hospital