JUNIOR SISTER/CHARGE NURSE

DenialHost; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead seeks a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for their Emergency Admission Unit. The role involves managing a fast-paced environment, providing patient care and supporting educational developments. Candidates must have EAU experience and strong leadership skills, coupled with a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years EAU experience required.
• Must have NMC registration.
• Experience in emergency care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of clinical/educational practice in the ward.
• Support Band 7 in day-to-day management.
• Ensure high standards of patient care are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

1st level qualification

Teaching Certificate

Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Health Related Subject

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Ward 1 & 2 Emergency Admission Unit (EAU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead, housed within a state-of-the-art Emergency Care Centre (ECC) which was purpose built in 2015. The ECC has brought cutting edge healthcare to Gateshead, where we pride ourselves on innovative ways of providing emergency care to patients. You must have at least 2 years EAU experience and 2 years NMC registration to apply

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Ward 1 & 2 Emergency Admission Unit (EAU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead, housed within a state-of-the-art Emergency Care Centre (ECC) which was purpose built in 2015. The ECC has brought cutting edge healthcare to Gateshead, where we pride ourselves on innovative ways of providing emergency care to patients. You must have at least 2 years EAU experience and 2 years NMC registration to apply

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced registered nurses who are passionate about providing excellent patient care within a vibrant and motivated teamand able to demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills. This is a challenging fast-paced working environment, caring for a diverse patient group, which will enable you tofurther develop yourclinical knowledge and skill set. Furthermore, interested individuals must possess excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, be organised, hardworking, and have avision forthe continuing development of the service and the skills, enthusiasm and drive to undertake this exciting and challenging role. You will be expected to work both day and night shift, coordinating a 48 bedded unit.

About Us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-7091194

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gatshead

NE9 6SX

• Have the lead role for the development of clinical/educational practice in the ward environment.
• Support the Band 7 in day to day management of the unit.
• To assist the Band 7 in the ongoing financial management of the ward.
• To assist the Band 7 in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• To be responsible in the setting and maintaining of high standards of patient care.
• Support the development of education and training within the unit.
• Have the lead role for the development of clinical/educational practice in the ward environment.
• Support the Band 7 in day to day management of the unit.
• To assist the Band 7 in the ongoing financial management of the ward.
• To assist the Band 7 in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• To be responsible in the setting and maintaining of high standards of patient care.
• Support the development of education and training within the unit.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level qualification
• Teaching Certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Health Related Subject
  
  

2 years experience at band 5

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience
• Must have EAU experience
  
  

Desirable

• experience in emergency care
  
  

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience
• Must have EAU experience
  
  

Desirable

• experience in emergency care
  
  

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Hospitals

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