Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for their Emergency Department. The role requires excellent communication skills and teamwork to provide high-quality care. Candidates must be RN (Adult)/RGN qualified with at least 2 years post-registration experience. Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment are available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience.
• Commitment to progressing within the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Be competent in areas of the Emergency Department including triage and resus.
• Support the team to deliver high-quality care.
• Work clinically during unsocial hours.
• Assist in managing the team of nurses.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Dynamic teamwork

Education

RN (Adult)/RGN qualification

Job description

Overview

The work-load throughout the department is varied and interesting with no two days the same. The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. We will develop your skills to ensure that you work to the highest of standards to provide safe and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Be competent in all areas of the Emergency Department including triage, resus, majors, ambulance triage, rapid access majors, minor injuries (plastering, suturing, wound care).
• As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, support the senior and junior team to meet patient needs through delivery of high-quality care.
• Work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the ED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison team and clinical specialties.
• Work clinically including unsocial hours and be able to independently take charge of all areas of the Emergency Department.
• Assist the Team Leader with managing the team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.
• As a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, operate across all areas including Children's ED to increase skill set and competency.
• Take on link roles to drive change and improve standards.

Qualifications

• RN (Adult)/RGN qualified with at least 2 years post-registration experience.
• Commitment to progressing within the specialty as demonstrated in your professional portfolio.

About the Trust

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a scale beyond most trusts. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation with a 30,000-strong workforce. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, providing a breadth of opportunities.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, offering a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We are also pursuing our Green Plan to contribute to sustainable healthcare.

Inclusion and Equality

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protect your health and wellbeing and shape the future of our organisation together.

How to apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Kay Charlesworth, Job title: Unit Manager, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]