Senior Community Nurse-SLW

TN United Kingdom; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization at Russell’s Hall Hospital, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care within the Ambulatory Emergency Care team. As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will manage patient referrals, ensuring top-notch assessment and treatment. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop professional relationships while enhancing patient experiences in a dynamic environment. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. With a focus on work-life balance and continuous professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their nursing career.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC and degree level education.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Supervise and support students within the department.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Patient assessment

Team management

Education

First level registration with NMC

Degree level education

Job description

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Russell’s Hall Hospital as part of our Ambulatory Emergency Care. First class staff are our best asset and recent investment is allowing us to expand our team and work alongside other specialities under SDEC ( Same day emergency care)

This service operates from 07.00 until late with staggered 12 hour shift patterns and the nursing and medical teams work closely to manage the safety and flow of a large number of patients with an aim to discharge home same day where able.

Main duties of the job

As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you would be responsible for taking referrals from primary care , West Midlands Ambulance teams ,our Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre to ensure appropriate care can be delivered within an ambulatory environment. Patient assessment and treatment will be delivered to the highest standards and develop excellent professional relationships with our referring partners to enhance the patient experience.

Supporting the area ,taking on a link role and supervising and assisting students within department.

You will be required to assist Matron and lead nurse in maintaining standards and quality across area.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

• First level registration with NMC
• Educated to degree level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• Evidence of professional development since registration
• Evidence of undertaking Band 6 development course or working towards

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Knowledge and Training

• Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
• Effective leadership skills and able to apply theory to practice

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to work within a team a develop others

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here .

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here.

Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa.