Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on the Wirral is seeking a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department. You will lead a focused team delivering high quality, compassionate emergency care to a diverse patient group.

A dedicated professional development nurse supports education and progression within national frameworks for emergency nursing.

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse with current registration.
• Evidence of recent post-registration study in emergency care.
• Minimum three years post-registration experience.
• Diploma holders should be working towards a degree in specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Department team and deliver high quality care.
• Demonstrate compassion and provide effective and efficient emergency care.
• Support and work with a dedicated professional development nurse for education.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Nursing leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

1st level registered nurse

Post-registration study in A&E (ALS/ATLS/APLS)

Three years post-registration experience (two at Primary Nurse or equivalent)

Diploma level primary qualification with progression towards Degree

Job description

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

Our friendly, dynamic and talented team requires a senior nurse with experience in emergency nursing to join them in an exciting opportunity to become part of our nursing team as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse.

This is a rewarding but demanding role that requires a dedicated nurse to lead the team who deliver emergency care to patients and their families in a diverse population of the Wirral.

Do you want to lead a focused team to deliver high quality care?

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a nurse who is looking to lead in an exciting dynamic busy Emergency Department .

We want a enthusiastic highly motivated nurse that can demonstrate a kind, caring and compassionate attitude with a desire to provide effective and efficient emergency care.

We also have a dedicated professional development nurse to guide, educate and support programme and work towards national frameworks for emergency nursing.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• 1st level registered nurse
• Evidence of recent post registration study in a speciality related to A&E e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
• All practitioners with diploma level primary qualification must be working towards higher award in specialist practice (Degree)

Personal Attributes

• Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to register with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Thomas Fitzharris Job title ED Manager Telephone number 0151 678 5111 Additional information

For further information please contact Tom Fitzharris, ED Matron on 0151 678 5111 Ext 8216.