Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a vibrant healthcare environment dedicated to elderly care. This position as a Band 5 staff nurse on Clementine A ward offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of patients over 75, who require compassionate and skilled care. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, fostering an atmosphere of support and innovation while ensuring high-quality care. Your leadership will guide junior staff, and your commitment to professional growth will be valued. Join a forward-thinking Trust that prioritizes staff wellbeing and patient safety, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential for this role.
• Evidence of leadership and commitment to professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model ensuring quality care for all patients.
• Support and lead a team of nursing staff, focusing on education and development.

Skills

Good oral listening skills

Good written skills

Research-based practice

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse

Commitment to professional development

Leadership course

Job description

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do.

This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working here.

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Clementine A, which is a Care of the Elderly ward, for a Band 5 staff nurse post.

Clementine A is a 31 bedded ward which cares for patients over the age of 75 years, who are medically unwell. There is a small percentage of patients with Dementia and Delirium whose behaviour issues require staff with skills and understanding.

A good proportion of patients are at high risk of falls and at risk of developing pressure area damage. The applicant needs to have a good knowledge base around the needs of all of these.

The applicant will be expected to work closely with the MDT, Consultants and Specialist nurses. They need to demonstrate excellent communication and motivational skills in order to continue the excellent team work currently displayed on the ward. Expectations will include continuing with creating a ward that is supportive to all staff but particularly those that are new and junior and to also continue to develop an environment of quality and innovation, encouraging independent thinking and creativity.

Main duties of the job

1. To act as a role model for all staff and ensure that quality of care is delivered to all patients on the ward.
2. To be responsible for a team of nursing and to support staff, lead on appraisals, education, development, performance and management.

Person specification

Skills/ Abilities

• Good oral listening and written skills.
• Able to demonstrate research based practice.

Experience/ Knowledge

• Proven experience in Elderly care.
• Evidence of leadership.

Education/ Qualifications

• Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.
• Leadership course.

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.

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